Summary:
Co-facilitate social skills groups for approximately 6 children and teens with autism in conjunction with another support staff member. Groups are formed based upon age and abilities of participants. Facilitators will run 2 to 3 groups per night. Groups will run in 12-15 week sessions; new children may be added during sessions based on enrollment.

Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:



Social Skills Groups

Be the lead person during assigned Social Skills groups.

In conjunction with colleagues develop activity plans for assigned groups including curriculum goals activity sequence and materials.

Maintain goal sheets and progress notes for students within group.

Maintain weekly billing sheets for students within group submitting them weekly.

Attend trainings and staff meetings associated with Social Skills groups.

Communicate with families regarding their children�s group participation.

Other information:

REQUIREMENTS:

Flexible work schedule including some nights and weekends when groups are running.

Licensed professional with Rhode Island Dept. of Health (OT SLP LCSW LICSW LMHC LMFT or BCBA).

Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders a must along with training in current best practices for supporting individuals with autism.

Willingness to work as a team member in a rapidly expanding NON-PROFIT agency.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The Autism Project of RI shall not discriminate based on the basis of age sex race religion national origin sexual orientation or disability with respect to employment volunteer participation or the provision of services.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: RI Autism Project Inc. USA:RI:Johnston

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 2

Union: Non-Union