Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialist I

Classification Title:

Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialist I

Job Description:

At the University of Central Florida, we dream big. Founded in 1963, UCF has grown to be one of the largest universities in the nation for a very good reason: We harness the power of scale in innovative ways to transform the lives of our students and create lasting impact on the world at large.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Specialist I role is responsible for working directly with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), their families/caregivers, and the educational and local agencies serving children and adults with autism related disabilities. This position supports or delivers consultation, training content and programs for professional development reflecting understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities. Also, providing direct consultative services to children and adults with ASD and their families.

Duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Conducts phone/remote consultation, school consultation and in-home visits to clients of Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).
  
• Develops home programs with families of clients of CARD.
  
• Delivers prepared parent and professional seminars and educational programs, including evening and weekend dates, at least four times a month.
  
• Conducts initial phone consultations with new clients and make recommendations under direct supervision.
  
• Participates in public education and awareness activities, support technical assistance plans within schools and community groups, conduct intakes, resource and referral technical assistance, assist with screenings for children, and other duties as assigned.
  

UCF offers competitive pay consummate with experience and a variety of employee benefits including health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance. Additionally, full-time employees may be allowed to enroll for up to six (6) credit hours of eligible instruction per term on a space-available basis.

For additional information, please reference the following link: https://hr.ucf.edu/prospective-employees/insurance/

Department:

AHSC-Center for Autism & Related Disabilities

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend duties.

Type of Appointment:

Regular

Expected Salary:

$48,722

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred candidates will have a Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Application Materials Requirements:

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license (regular license). This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct university business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

Advertised: December 18, 2020 Eastern Standard Time
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