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Position: Early Autism Program (EAP) Coordinator
Pay: $62,300 - $67,000
Location: Getzville, NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week
The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.
Why Work With Us?
Your impact an an EAP Coordinator
The EAP Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Early Autism Program (EAP), including hiring and supervising teachers, assigning caseloads and schedules, managing the program waitlist, and coordinating communication with families, school districts, counties, and funding agencies. The Coordinator partners with the Assistant Principal to ensure staff training, clinical accountability, regulatory compliance, budgeting, student safety, and effective program operations. This role also maintains a caseload of parent training and consultation services and conducts developmental evaluations through the Developmental Evaluation Center.
- Assist in the selection and oversight of Early Autism Program staff
- Assign the caseloads and schedules to the Early Autism Program teachers
- Maintain the EAP waitlist in conjunction with Administrative Services
- Provide services to consumers within program and in school districts
- Conduct evaluations
- Assist with efforts to ensure clinical/educational accountability
- Assist in developing the EAP budget
- Maintain the rights of individuals being served
- Assist with the development of policies and procedures for program
- Assist with the development and maintenance of university affiliations
- Promote good public relations
- Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in speech, education, school psychology or other related field or Doctorate in psychology, speech, education or other related field;
- 3 years experience with autism and/or Applied Behavior Analysis.
- BCBA preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.:
- Maintains Certification as a Special Education Teacher with Students with Disabilities Birth – Grade 2 certification; or maintains NYS Licensure as a psychologist or Speech Language Pathologist.
- License-eligible candidates must be working under a limited permit and must receive license within two years of employment.
- Maintains membership in one or more professional organizations related to autism, early childhood education or professional practice;
- OCFS (Office of Child & Family Services) fingerprint clearance.
At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.
Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!
Required
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Masters or better in Childhoold Edu./ Special or related field
Preferred
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SPEECH-License SLP
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PSY-Licensed Psychologist
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PSY-Cert School Psych.
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EDU-Stu w/ Dis. B-Gr2
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