ASD Support Specialist - Graduate Level | Upto $25/hr Hourly

About the job

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Position: ASD Support Specialist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $25/hour

Location: NY State, NYC, NJ State, and CT ONLY

Role Responsibilities

• Support children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in structured settings, including clinical, educational, or home-based environments.
• Assist in implementing individualized plans such as IEPs , therapy plans, and behavior intervention plans.
• Document observations and provide structured feedback.
• Apply evidence-based strategies for ASD intervention .
• Collaborate with supervisors, therapists, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Support families with guidance and structured communication.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Direct experience working with children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder .
• Exposure to behavioral, developmental, or therapeutic interventions.
• Familiarity with IEPs , behavior plans, or structured developmental goals.
• Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Graduate Student with hands-on ASD clinical experience .
• Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate Student with pediatric fieldwork focused on autism.
• School Psychology Graduate Student with practicum experience in ASD evaluations or IEP development .
• Master of Social Work (MSW) Student with a focus on pediatrics, disability services, or family support for children with ASD .
• BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) certified or in training.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) advanced or actively pursuing BCaBA certification .

Preferred

• Experience in pediatric or early childhood settings.
• Familiarity with ABA principles .
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Experience working with families of children with ASD .

Start Date

• Early this week

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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