Job Title: Vocational Training Specialist                    Position: Full-time

Reports to: Assistant Manager of Employment Programs     FLSA: Exempt

The Els for Autism® Vocational Training Specialist will work with the Assistant Manager of Employment Programs to develop, plan, implement, and assess vocational programs for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities. The Vocational Training Specialist will teach specific curriculum and courses that foster vocational skills in preparation for paid employment. Vocational training will take place at The Els Center of Excellence® campus in our state-of-the-art visually engineered vocational labs and across community-based settings.

Instructional Roles & Responsibilities:

• Utilize explicit and systematic instruction methods (i.e., preview, breaking down tasks, building on skills, group activities, review as appropriate).
• Utilize applied behavior analytic strategies such as reinforcement, de-escalation techniques and data collection methods within instructional and behavior management procedures.
• Utilize a system of systematic prompting from most to least for new skills and least to most for learned skills and fading strategies during skill acquisition, practice, and maintenance.
• Create groupings and natural support systems to fit the needs of each participant (i.e. employee mentors, pairs, one-on-one)
• Develop visual and communication supports for program participants and complete a referral for clinical services (e.g., applied behavior analysis, speech language therapy, mental health counseling) and support as needed.
• Develop, implement, and refine curriculum materials for industries being taught; ensuring content is accessible, engaging, and tailored to the learning needs and targeted outcomes of adults with ASD.
• Ensure self-determination activities are embedded as a foundation for services and supports within programs.
• Administrative Roles & Responsibilities:
• Create spaces and procedures in the classroom, on the campus, or in the community that ensures the safety of participants
• Collaborate with Assistant Manager of Employment Programs to review individual support plans for each program participant.
• Perform document reviews and review the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) for each participant frequently to ensure delivery of instruction matches individualized goals.
• Administer assessments and collect data, as required by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
• Maintain accurate, timely, and organized participant notes, attendance records and reports within each participant’s electronic medical record and in accordance with requirements set forth by APD, or other funding and regulatory agencies.
• Attend support meetings for participants as scheduled by the Assistant Manager of Employment Programs.
• Attend meetings and training offered by APD as assigned by the Assistant Manager of Employment Programs.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities as assigned.
• Complete training required/offered by APD as a MedWaiver provider and additional training, as assigned.
• Adhere to HIPAA standards while collecting, storing, and sharing electronic personal health information
• Remain actively engaged supporting participants directly, modeling appropriate behaviors, and collaborating with community partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Developmental Disabilities, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in curriculum development for adults with autism and related developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community-based instruction for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities
• Valid Florida Driver’s License. 

 Preferred:

• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• PCM Trained
• Bilingual

Additional Requirements and Work Environment

Employment and Post Hire Training Requirements:

• Successfully complete two Level 2 Background Clearances, reference check & Pre-employment paperwork
• Successfully complete Els for Autism Foundation New Staff Training Modules to include HIPAA Awareness and Medical Safety Trainings

Professionalism:

• Dress code is comfortable business casual attire.
• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards in accordance with ASHA
• Comply with Els for Autism and Els Design Group Brand Standards
• Display a high standard of integrity and conduct while serving as a representative and ambassador for the Els for Autism, its mission, and the vision of the Els family.

Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical classroom environment, on-campus, visually engineered vocational labs, and community-based locations.
• Responsible for transporting clients as needed to community-based locations.
• Required to sit, kneel, stand, or bend in support of clients’ needs.

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor                    Position: Full-time

Reports to: Program Director                              FLSA: Exempt

Why join our team?

We positively impact the daily lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. We influence and support autism acceptance and appreciation worldwide. Come join our innovative, dedicated, and passionate team in delivering and facilitating programs and services supporting individuals and families impacted by ASD across the globe.

Importance of Role

Mental health and wellness are essential in supporting our clients and their families. We promote optimum mental, emotional, and social health and well-being. This position provides mental health counseling services, including psychosocial assessments, individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, family systems support, and social competence training in person or via telehealth. The Mental Health Counselor will triage and support the initial application process of all mental health counseling clients, oversee all mental health counseling services, supervise counselors working toward licensure, and provide mental health consultation and support across programs within the Foundation.

Responsibilities – Direct Service

• Conduct mental health counseling intakes and assessments.
• Oversee sibling support groups, webinar series, and website initiative through the nationally recognized program Sam’s Sibs Stick Together.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable objectives.
• Lead individual or group therapy sessions.
• Integrate parent training, parent involvement, counseling, and communication with families across screenings, assessments, and treatment programs.
• Conduct preventative mental health and wellness classes, webinars, or workshops.

Responsibilities – Administrative and Supervisory

• Supervise mental health counseling intakes, assessments and treatment delivered by licensed registered interns in the fields of mental health and/or social work.
• Consult with team members across departments on evidence-based practices for autism as it relates to mental health and well-being.
• Communicate and collaborate with outside providers to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
• Comply with supervision and direct service requirements in accordance with treatment plans and insurance authorizations.
• Participate in research projects involving mental health counseling.
• Function as a content expert to support grant writing related to mental health counseling needs.

Team

• Work with a program team of 40+ professionals with a combined 130 years of experience.
• Engage with families across the globe.
• Participate on the Els for Autism transdisciplinary clinical team to ensure mental health counseling consultation and support are embedded across programs.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Social Worker in the State of Florida and credentialed supervisor in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of 1-year experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities and their families.
• Knowledge of typical development patterns as well as experience working with a variety of age groups across the life span.
• Ability to collaborate with related professionals and providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in time-management and prior experience with electronic medical records systems.

Preferred:

• 2-3 years clinical experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
• Experience participating in research and presenting at local conferences or trainings.
• Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish, English/Brazilian Portuguese)
• PCM trained.

Additional Requirements and Work Environment

Employment and Post Hire Training

• Successfully complete two Level 2 Background Clearances; reference checks and Pre-employment onboarding.
• Successfully complete Els for Autism Foundation New Staff Training Modules to include HIPAA Awareness and Medical Safety Trainings.

Professionalism

• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards in accordance with the governing licensure board.
• Display a high standard of integrity and conduct while serving as a representative and ambassador for the Els for Autism Foundation, its mission, and the vision of the Els family.

Work Environment

• Counseling services may be performed in a typical interior private counseling office environment, in the community, or outside during recreation-based activities.
• Desk space may be in a shared office with other clinical professionals.
• Ability to sit, kneel, stand, or bend as needed in support of clients’ needs.

Job summary:

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment is individualized to meet the unique needs of each client in a group or individual setting. Areas of focus include communication, personal hygiene, and the following daily living skills: play, social, academic, independent living and vocational.

This position is responsible for all aspects of a client’s ABA program including initial intake, program development, implementation, assessment, and discharge. The Behavior Analyst will collaborate with individuals from a variety of disciplines as part of an integrated therapeutic team to present evidence-based methods for achieving the clients’ primary goals,

Services may take place at the Els Center of Excellence or in community-based settings.

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The Senior Events Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all fundraising events hosted by the Foundation and to fulfill or exceed their fundraising goals. The Senior Events Coordinator develops sponsorship/trade/business arrangements and relationships with businesses, individuals and organizations interested in supporting the Foundation’s events and activities. This position is responsible for the logistics, communications, and operations of each event. The Senior Events Coordinator will work with the Events Manager to finalize event decisions, with the marketing team to publicize events, and on other projects with the Events Manager, Director of Development and Marketing, and Managing Director in attracting funding for the Foundation.

This position will report to the Events Manager on a regular basis and will have office hours of Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM plus weekends and evenings where required. In addition, the Senior Events Coordinator will travel to some out of state events, schedule permitting. The below list of specific event tasks are examples of the obligations that this position will be asked to support.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Secure location and date for each fundraiser in a timely manner.
• Review and sign contracts with event site venues.
• Assist with creating the Golf Challenge schedule and review all contracts and BEOS with course venues.
• Vet, contract, and manage relationships with vendors.
• Create and manage budgets.
• Solicit sponsors to underwrite costs, increase the revenue of the event, and/or increase the value of the event and experience to attendees.
• Coordinate staff and volunteer responsibilities and assignments.
• Create an overall theme, décor plan, and event flow for each fundraiser.
• Supply design briefs to the marketing team for invitations, promotional materials, programs, signage, and any additional event-based materials.
• For events involving a ticket donation or auction, secure items and organize and create all materials for ticket donation or auction.
• For events involving a gift bag or attendee gift, solicit and secure donations.
• Create and manage shipping schedules for any offsite events to ensure all items are received in a timely manner.
• Keep in-kind donation spreadsheets and send receipts to close out each event.
• Maintain Donor Perfect website so that all donations and sponsorships are catalogued properly.
• Maintain consistent communications with sponsors, donors, and event attendees pre-event, during, post-event, and throughout the year for appointed events.
• Oversee and manage the Affiliate Event Program.
• Submit all social media posts (contracted for sponsors and event promotion/wrap-up images) to the marketing team for posting with appropriate timing.
• Communicate with event attendees leading up to event regarding all logistics required which can include transportation and accommodations.
• Travel to any offsite events required by the Foundation
• Oversee and manage on campus rentals and any on campus events.
• Assist with all other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Qualifications and Knowledge:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Two plus years of event coordination experience. Marketing experience highly desirable.
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding performance goals.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Has a strong performance orientation and skillful strategic thinking. Establishes clear expectations and continuously measures performance.
• The ability to work through stringent deadlines with acute attention to detail is required. Maintains focus on priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates excellence in both oral and written communications. Knowledge of external communications and cultivation techniques are essential.
• A high degree of integrity in dealing with confidential donor, supported family and financial information.
• Ability to coordinate all aspects of an event or conference including – logistics, correspondence, financial reports and printed materials.
• Ability to coordinate with and lead a team of volunteers.
• Commitment to the mission of serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships.
• Experience working in or with diverse communities.
• Knowledge of golf desirable.

The Junior Events Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all fundraising events hosted by the Foundation and to fulfill or exceed their fundraising goals. The Junior Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all other event related projects that attract funding for the Foundation such as Giveback Events, Spectrum Venue Rentals, and more.

This position will report to the Events Manager on a regular basis and will have office hours of Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM plus weekends and evenings where required. In addition, the Junior Events Coordinator will travel to some out of state events, schedule permitting. The below list of specific event tasks are examples of the obligations that this position will be asked to support.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research community event calendars to ensure event location and date does not conflict with a competing event.
• Add Els for Autism fundraising events to community event calendars (virtual and in-person).
• Assist events team in creating an overall theme, décor plan, and event flow for each event.
• Execution of all Giveback Event fundraisers.
• Coordination of on campus rentals – Spectrum Venues. (evenings and weekends may be required)
• Secure in-kind donations for events involving a ticket donation or auction.
• Organize and create all materials for ticket drawing or auction using platforms such as Canva.
• Solicit and secure in-kind donations for events involving a gift bag or attendee gift
• Input and manage all in-kind donations in Donor Perfect database and ensure donors receive proper documentation post event (i.e., donation receipt).
• Coordinate volunteer responsibilities and assignments by event.
• Manage and maintain content on the E4AGolf.com website in collaboration with marketing team.
• Assist with Golf Challenge administration tasks: add sponsor foursomes to RunSignUp, coordinate the event pairings, add sponsor logos to event sites, etc.
• Create and manage shipping schedules for any offsite Golf Challenge events to ensure all items are shipped and received in a timely manner.
• Prepare outgoing shipments and receive incoming shipments.
• Ensure data integrity between donor management and crowd funding software applications.
• Review and merge event donor profiles on Donor Perfect on a regular basis.
• Travel to any offsite events required by the Foundation
• Assist with all other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Qualifications and Knowledge:
Education and Experience:

• In pursuit of or have received a bachelor’s degree required (preferred degree fields: Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Nonprofit Management).
• Event Internship experience preferred.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Has a strong performance orientation and skillful strategic thinking. Establishes clear expectations and continuously measures performance.
• The ability to work through stringent deadlines with acute attention to detail is required. Maintains focus on priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates excellence in both oral and written communications. Knowledge of external communications and cultivation techniques are essential.
• A high degree of integrity in dealing with confidential donor, supported family and financial information.
• Ability to understand all aspects of an event or conference including – logistics, correspondence, financial reports, and printed materials.
• Ability to coordinate with and lead a team of volunteers.
• Commitment to the mission of serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships.
• Experience working in or with diverse communities.
• Knowledge of golf desirable.