ASD Peer Support Specialist (20 Hours)

About the role

The ASD Clinical Services Team is a group of human services professionals that provides treatment of adults with an ASD diagnosis. The goal of the program is to work collaboratively with individuals in developing skills that allow them to live independently and successfully in the community.

Responsibilities

• Aid peers in using identified strengths and interests to develop, implement, and monitor interventions and personal goals.
• Aid peers in identifying individual strengths and interests.
• Conduct both 11 and group activities geared toward increasing people’s readiness to engage in their local community and or beneficial services.
• Facilitate and encourage the development of valued community roles, including group memberships, employment, or volunteer experiences.
• Support the development and maintenance of key skills, including stress management, advocacy, decision making, and goal planning.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• A valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation and acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
• A personal living experience with ASD.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Empathy
• Leadership
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group)
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Paid Higher Education Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

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Schedule

N/A