The TEAM Professional Observership Program offers professionals from around the world opportunities to observe and learn from a highly qualified transdisciplinary team of professionals (e.g. Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Speech-Language Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, and Music Therapists). Observations of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, ABA therapy (i.e., behavior therapy) and adult service programs, both on and off campus will be included in each session. Observations of diagnostic assessments, research programs, Recreation services (e.g., golf, tennis, soccer, yoga), Reach and Teach services (e.g., music, art, drama, and dance) may be included based on availability. In order to participate in the program, professionals must be proficient in English and have worked in the field of autism spectrum disorder for at least one year. All professionals participating in the TEAM Observership program will be invited to view the Els for Autism® five staff training modules. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of these five, 1-hour training modules. Please note, all acceptances are contingent on the results a level 2 or international background check. One background check is included within the fee charged per each professional. Below is a general outline of the experience offered via the TEAM Professional Observership program.
- The fee for each professional accepted into the Professional Observership program is $2500 dollars per week (5 business days)
- 1 background check is included in this fee
- Professional Observership sessions are 4 hours a day, across 5 days
- 50% advance, non-refundable, payment will be due upon scheduling of the level 2 background check
- The remaining balance will be paid upon the first day of the program
- Applications must be submitted 6 -12 months in advance of the desired time frame
- Along with an application, all applicants must submit the following documents prior to an interview being scheduled
- Curriculum Vitae
- 3 professional references
- 3 letters of personal references from families
- Passport and Visa (as necessary for travel)
- English Proficiency certification
- Along with an application, all applicants must submit the following documents prior to an interview being scheduled
- Applicants and accepted professionals must be proficient in English
- Applicants and accepted professionals must have at least 1-year experience working in the field of autism spectrum disorder
- Acceptances are contingent on a cleared level 2 or international background check
- NO Stipends/Scholarships are available for travel, accommodations and/or any of the observership activities
- Accepted professionals must sign an “Observership Letter of Agreement” with Els for Autism Foundation
- Upon acceptance, a lead TEAM staff member will be assigned as your Professional Observership host
- A schedule of observations and activities will be sent 2-weeks in advance of the Observership session
- Access to Els for Autism corporate hotel rates may be available upon request
- Professionals may request a letter describing/outlining their experience at the completion of the program, but no certificates of training (other than the certificate of completion for the 5 core training modules) or competency will be provided.
- All requests for letters will be reviewed by the TEAM Professional Observership committee
- Letter approvals are not guaranteed
- An approval to write a letter for an applicant is up to the discretion of the committee and will be based on the result of each professional’s performance evaluation
ONLINE APPLICATION
For information on the program above:
Contact: Kimberly Watterson-Rivieccio, Ed.D, Global Outreach Coordinator
Email: kimberly.rivieccio@elsforautism.org
Phone: 561-598-6200 extension 2029
Students interested in Practicum/Internship Placement, Observation, or Supervised Hours at The Learning Center (Palm Beach County Charter School) should contact mscott@thelearningcenter.org