Autism Intervention Assistant (Part-Time)

About the role

The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) provides clinical services to support learning, development, community participation, and quality of life of individuals on the autism spectrum. KFAC offers programming for early childhood as well as middle childhood/adolescence. In addition, KFAC offers specialized programming for children with challenging behaviors that interfere with access to age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Accurately collects, records, and analyzes data and reports concerns regarding client progress.
• Implements evidence-based practices including behavior-analytic techniques.
• Maintains awareness of trends and best practices in the area of autism intervention.
• Follows UNT and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists clients with physical needs and personal care according to their needs, including lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training, and special events as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of autism spectrum disorders and evidence-based practices.
• Experience working with individuals with ASD is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to serve as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team in making decisions regarding client programming.
• Ability to be patient, flexible, versatile and cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Basic understanding of autism spectrum disorders and evidence-based practices.
• Experience working with individuals with ASD is preferred by not mandatory.
• Ability to serve as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team in making decisions regarding client programming.
• Ability to be patient, flexible, versatile and cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes.

Skills

• Ability to work with individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in autism intervention.
• Ability to implement behavior-analytic techniques.
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze data.

Benefits

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Pay

$9.50 per hour

Schedule

Variated; Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm