Adolescent Autism Specialist- Residential

About the position

At Devereux as an Autism Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with children ages 8-21 with BH/MH diagnoses and will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis. From a behavioral perspective, the youth in this program have skill deficits in impulse control, emotion regulation and an inability to perform age-appropriate developmental skills secondary to either direct or vicarious traumatization. This traumatization has often compromised their resilience and resulted in feelings of emptiness, fear, abandonment, impulsivity, emotion dysregulation, and self-destructive behaviors. These traits lead to multiple life consequences such as challenges in school, family conflict, dependency or delinquent court involvement, absence of a healthy peer group, lack of vocational and life skills, and a history of unsuccessful placements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and/or assists individuals in the implementation of program plans designed to improve social, emotional, physical and/or self-help skills.
• Develops drafts of D-PBIS Lesson Plans for multi-disciplinary professional team review, approval and implementation.
• Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe.
• Engage in daily activities such as ADL's, Recreational, and Social Activities with individuals.
• Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with.
• Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree required.
• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft office).
• Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process.
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program.
• Paid Training and Professional Development.
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.