Employment Services Professional

The purpose of this position is to assist individuals who have an autism spectrum diagnosis to meet employment needs. This position further involves coordination of responsibilities involving planning program services/activities, monitoring, evaluating, and modifying program activities; and developing resources.As part of the TEACCH and Employment Services philosophy, all staff members including administrative staff members will work directly with adults with autism as part of their job. This position is not center based, and all services are provided in the community. We are required to travel great distances, sometimes at a moment’s notice. Individuals in this position are required to work alone in the community providing support to autistic adults.In addition to working with autistic adults, we work closely with the other support systems of the individual. This includes but is not limited to, additional family members, employers, other provider agencies, medical staff, residential providers, and local mental health agencies and other providers of funding for the services provided by TEACCH Employment Services. As a result, members of the staff must display effective communication skills to maintain positive relationships with the community at large.This position provides basic services to clients who are already placed in employment settings. They may be 1 client per setting or up to 3 per setting. They provide their services under direct supervision, offering their observations and ideas during team meetings/supervision. They typically have a caseload of 1-3 people and are scheduled by supervisors in their daily activities. Their caseload often remains unchanged from year to year.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceKnowledge of the autistic population.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceExperience working with people on the autism spectrum or with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Required Licenses/Certifications Valid Driver’s License.
Special Physical/Mental RequirementsMust be able to work in person and perform the same job duties as the client with or without accommodation as demonstration work skills is a part of this position.
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
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Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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