Autism Support Specialist - Part-Time - PLAY Project

Salary will be between $20.00 and $22.00 per hour, based on experience

Part-time position working 20 hours per week

Easterseals Florida is seeking a dynamic individual for our PLAY Project Consultant position serving the Polk County, South Lake County and Orange County areas. The PLAY Project program serves families who have children (or highly suspect) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are in need of early intervention therapy. The consultant will be responsible for providing direct PLAY intervention services to grant recipients, completing necessary assessments, coaching, modeling families, and generating billable service units to this contract. This position is hybrid remote, conducting in home client visits, potentially some telehealth, and completing reporting from home.

What We Offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A Snapshot of What You Will Be Doing:

• Ensure compliance with clinical documentation and all contract requirements including program performance data, child assessments, reports, and documentation as required
• Provide direct PLAY Project intervention services to grant recipients as needed to meet the grant unit and client served obligations
• Document PLAY sessions and submit required reports within 24hours of session.
• Complete grant reporting requirements timely and accurately
• Provide family education using the PLAY Project model
• Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with families, co-workers, and referral sources
• Receive PLAY Project certification within 3 months of hire

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in early childhood special education, early child development, licensed therapist (such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology) or a related field
• Minimum of one year of direct hands on work experience with young children and their families.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Work independently and effectively with minimal on-site supervision
• Experience (formal training and hands on) working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health and/or dual diagnoses preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving skills and solution-focused behavior
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, to include diplomatically addressing difficult situations and people (clients and staff alike), providing constructive feedback, and earning the respect of physicians, nurses, therapists and other personnel
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and for other business-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: On the road