Licensed Facilitator

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.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSocial Skills GroupsBe 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Pay Range:

$29.53-$48.72

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

RI Autism Project, Inc. - 1516 Atwood Ave Johnston, Rhode Island 02919

Work Type:

per diem varied

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No