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Certified Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Position Class: Non-exempt, $20.00 per hour, full benefits
- Average hours per week: 40
- Reports to: Preschool Director and Clinical Services Officer
- Department/Program Area: SARRC Community School
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing direct supervision and teaching children 18 month to 5 years old. In addition, the Certified Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing and updating the Individual Education Plans (IEP) of children diagnosed with autism.
Essential Job Duties:
- Collaborate with instructional team in the development and implementation of all classroom functions and instructions
- Responsible for overseeing and managing IEPs for all children with autism.
- Supervise and interact with all children throughout the day; Support children in social and academic interactions as determined by their IEP and individual goals; work at the child’s level (on floor and low tables) and engage in appropriate activities
- Work in cooperation with teachers, director and therapists to develop , plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of each child and stimulates learning in all developmental areas
- Learn and implement current theories of working with children with autism, including but not limited to floortime, DTT, PECS, incidental teaching and developmentally appropriate practices
- Complete all classroom paperwork and data, including daily parent communication notes, accident reports, attendance records, anecdotal records, children’s files, etc.
- Assist in training new staff by modeling and explaining techniques and giving feedback in a positive manner
- Communicate appropriate information to parents and staff on a daily basis
- Relate observations of children to parents in a professional, positive manner
Education/Knowledge/Skills
- State of Arizona Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- BA Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field
- Meet and maintain all state requirements and follow quality standards for state licensing
- Develop and maintain positive and professional team relationship and work collaboratively within the team
Experience:
- Minimum: Two (2) years experience working in a preschool setting.
- Preferred: Two (2) years teaching experience in an Early Childhood/preschool setting and two (2) years experience with special needs children, preferably autism.
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Speech-Language Pathologist
- Position Class: Exempt, Salary Commensurate with Experience, full benefits
- Average hours per week: 40
- Reports to: Clinical Services Director
- Department/Program Area: Programs, , Multi-Disciplinary Team
Position Summary:
This position is responsible to provide individual and/or classroom-based speech therapy, conduct speech and language evaluations, provide parent training, consult and support SARRC programs concerning the speech needs of the children in those programs and participate in research assessments as needed.
Essential Job Duties:
- Providing individual and classroom-based therapy sessions to promote receptive and expressive language skills in children with autism.
- Working with other SARRC therapists delivering other services to ensure that best practices are delivered in all programs and that the coordination of speech interventions maximizes the potential of each individual with autism.
- Overseeing child and family assessment processes.
- Assisting in the development of research projects as needed.
Education/Knowledge/Skills:
- Master's Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences or other related degree required
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required
- Arizona state licensure required
- Bilingual preferred
Experience:
- Experience writing goals and implementing evidence-based interventions including ABA, PRT, and/or PECS.
- Experience with a variety of evaluation tools for children ranging in age from 12 months to 22 years old preferred.
- Previous research experience, including familiarity with ADOS, ADI-R, Vineland, Peabody testing required.
- Two or more year's autism experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to be flexible and support team needs as they arise.
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CommunityWorks Program Facilitator
- Position Class: Non-exempt, $10/hour - $14/hour (DOE specific to ASDs).
- Temporary/Part-time/Limited to 6-12 hours a week
- Benefits: Limited to federally mandated benefits
- Reports to: ZooWorks Program Manager
- Department/Program Area: Vocational & Life Skill Academy
Position Summary:
Work within the community at various sites such as; Phoenix Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and Library to set up work environments for pre-vocational teens with ASD and typical developing teens. Responsible for contributing to work environment, supervision of teens, organizing and managing worksites, and schedules. Serve as a liaison between typical developing teens and teens with ASD and community worksite staff.
Essential Job Duties:
- Preparation of worksite for readiness of participants job duties.
- Implement or use of current intervention strategies (i.e. Discrete Trial Teaching, Pivotal Response Treatment, Picture Exchange Communication System, Positive Behavior Support, token economy, if/then, etc…)
- Supervise and oversee a group of six participants and there rotation.
- Work in collaboration with staff to create a safe, active positive work environment.
- Accurately complete daily paperwork and schedule organization.
- Participation and preparation of staff meetings and trainings.
Education/Knowledge/Skills:
- Required: AA degree in related field.
- Preferred : BA degree in Psychology or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum: One year experience working with individuals with ASD; working with groups a plus. Working with typical developing adolescents in an educational setting.
- Preferred: Two + years experience working in the behavioral health field and experience implementing behavioral interventions, including but not limited to: Discrete Trial Teaching, Pivotal Response Treatment, Picture Exchange Communication System, and Positive Behavioral Support.
General Comments:
- Ability to work in a fast pace, loud environment, in which there are often competing or changing priorities
- Traveling to different worksites within the community
- Ability to be a part of a cohesive and effective team
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must have patience and the ability to interact well with others
- Strong organizational skills, leadership qualities and possess a confident and outgoing manner to adapt to working in the community
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Accounting Manager
- Position Class: Exempt, Dependent on Experience, full benefits
- Average hours per week: 40
- Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
- Department/Program Area: Finance
Position Summary: This position is responsible for SARRC's Accounting Department. This position must work with the CFO to insure the department and its system evolve to meet the needs to the growing organization as its funding sources and accounting requirement become more complex.
Essential Job Duties:
- Manage the General Ledger Accounting System.
- Prepare and review monthly and annual financial closings.
- Prepare and review ledger entries and reconciliations.
- Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Fixed Asset Accounting.
- Ensure restricted and/or special purpose funds are accounted for according to donor and contractual requirements.
- Conduct bi-weekly payroll review and submittal.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and budget variance reports. Provide annual financial audit and annual tax filing schedule preparation for SARRC's outside auditors along with review of annual 1099 tax filings.
- Oversees annual budget input and maintenance.
- Improve the efficiency of the Accounting Department and the accounting software.
- Responds to accounting inquiries from other departments and CFO.
Education/Knowledge/Skills
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
- A good understanding of how to utilize accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft office products with emphasis on Excel.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience with operational and financial accounting and reporting
- Prior supervisory experience
- Experience in government and/or nonprofit accounting
General Comments:
- Must be a team player and able to communicate financial information to non-financial managers
- Patience and understanding are desirable
- Must be a motivated self-starter
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Habilitator for Clients with ASDs (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
- Position Class: Non-exempt, $10 to $11.50 per hour, DOE
- Part-time and Full-time positions available
- Benefits: Dependent on hours worked per week
Position Summary:
Implement 1:1 direct therapy within home and community based settings for children with ASD. Participate in a program that provides instruction on Applied Behavior Analysis, discrete trial teaching techniques, management of maladaptive behaviors, social skills development and data collection techniques. Evening and weekend hours are required in most cases.
Essential Job Duties:
- Preparation of room for readiness of one-on-one sessions; cleanup.
- Implement current intervention strategies (i.e. DTT, PRT, PECS, Positive Behavior Support, token economy, if/then, etc...)
- Work in collaboration with staff to create a safe, child-oriented, active, positive environment for children.
- Accurately complete daily paperwork (data sheets, daily notes)
- Communicate with parents and staff on a daily basis in regards to observations, progress, concerns and redirecting unknown issues to Level II & III Habilitators or Program Managers.
- Attend and participate in Tune-up meetings. Continue training throughout employment and receive ongoing supervision.
Education/Knowledge/Skills
- Minimum: GED or High School Diploma.
- Preferred: AA degree or 12 units of Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, Psychology, Human Development or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum: Six months experience working with children with ASD. Preschool experience a plus. Knowledge of development disabilities.
- Preferred: One + years' experience working in the behavioral field and experience implementing behavioral interventions, i.e.: DTT, PRT, PECS, etc.
General Comments:
- Ability to work in a fast pace, loud environment, in which there are often competing or changing priorities.
- Ability to be a part of a cohesive and effective team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have patience and the ability to interact well with children.
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Senior Habilitator for Clients with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
- Position Class: Non-exempt, $11.50 to $14 per hour, DOE
- Part-time and Full-time positions available
- Benefits: Dependent on hours worked per week
Position Summary:
Work within home and community settings to implement Applied Behavior Analysis and other behavioral modification techniques and strategies to teach children with ASD. Responsible for contributing to a child's program needs, updating the log book, updating maintenance book and implementing curriculum. Serve as a liaison between parents and the SARRC Program Management staff; utilizing skills as effective communicators and behaviorists to manage concerns to ensure consistency among the entire treatment staff. Evening and weekend hours are required in most cases.
Essential Job Duties:
- Preparation of room for readiness of one-on-one sessions; cleanup.
- Implement current intervention strategies (i.e. DTT, PRT, PECS, Positive Behavior Support, token economy, if/then, etc.)
- Work in collaboration with staff to create a safe, child-oriented, active, positive environment for children.
- Accurately complete daily paperwork and log book (data sheets, daily notes, updating program sections, etc...)
- Tune-up participation and preparation (programs with problems, programs ready to move one, therapist issues), train new staff; write progress reports (monthly or quarterly).
Education/Knowledge/Skills
- BA degree in psychology or related field preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum: One year experience working with children with ASD. Working with multiple children at varying ages a plus.
- Preferred: Two + years' experience working in the behavioral field and experience implementing a behavioral interventions, i.e.: DTT, PRT, PECS, etc.
General Comments:
- Ability to work in a fast pace, loud environment, in which there are often competing or changing priorities.
- Ability to be a part of a cohesive and effective team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have patience and the ability to interact well with children.
- Strong organizational skills, leadership qualities and process a confident and outgoing manner to adapt to working in the field.
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SARRC Clinical Interventionist
- Position Class: Exempt, Salary Dependent on Experience, full benefits
- Average hours per week: 40
- Reports to: Jumpstart Director and Clinical Services Director
- Department/Program Area: Jumpstart
Position Summary:
To provide intervention therapy to children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Intervention therapy may be delivered in any of the following formats: a) 1:1 or group intervention therapy delivered in a home and/or community setting; b) parent training in intervention therapy; c) intervention therapy delivered in a classroom context. Intervention therapy and training should be consistent with the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT).
Essential Job Duties:
- Provide client and/or parent training in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) interventions, including Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
- Collect data, creates graph, conduct assessments, write reports and maintain files.
- Learn and implement current intervention strategies in the classroom and home setting (i.e. DTT, PRT, PECS, Incidental Teaching, etc.)
- Work in collaboration with staff to create a safe child-oriented, active, positive environment for children.
- Communicate with parents and staff on a daily basis in regards to observations, progress, concerns, questions, etc.
- Coordinate with other program staff to ensure consistency.
Education/Knowledge/Skills:
- Education: BA degree in psychology, education, special education, sociology or related field.
- Able to understand and demonstrate the use of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) preferred
- Familiar with and able to work with standardized assessments such as Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT), Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS), Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test (EOWPVT) and Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test (ROWPVT).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Able to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Research skills preferred
- Bilingual/fluent in Spanish preferred
Experience:
- Six months to a year providing intervention therapy to children diagnosed or at risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Candidates should forward their full resumes to:
Kathy Hand
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
300 North 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Or by fax to (602) 218-8176
Or by email: khand@autismcenter.org
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