Behavioral Health Trainer

SUMMARY

• Responsible for delivering Autism Project trainings to virtual and in-person audiences.
• Attend trainings on The Autism Project workshops, as delivered by the Training Manager.
• Develop expertise in delivering professional development using The Autism Project’s catalogue of trainings. These trainings are written and developed by the Training Manager. Titles include, but are not limited to:
  • Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive
  • Visual Supports in Practice
  • Sensing Our World: How the 8 Sensory Systems Impact Regulation
  • Proactive Behavior Supports
  • Introduction to Structured Teaching
• Deliver trainings using respectful, culturally informed, and strengths-based language that supports individual needs and identities.
• Depending upon your experience, you may be consulted to assist in the development of new trainings, upon request of the Training Manager.
• Participate in monthly supervision meetings.
• You may be asked to cover both day and evening trainings.
• Observes all Brown University Health policies, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Baccalaureate degree required (master’s degree preferred) with a major in Special Education, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Counseling or related human service fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide training on autism to professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Proficient in use of the zoom platform, including chat management, video and screen sharing, breakout rooms, and polls.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a professional setting (schools, adult service agencies, clinical environments) with autistic people.
• A minimum of 1 year of public speaking experience preferred.
• At least three years of experience in schools or clinical programs for autistic individuals.
• At least one year of experience conducting trainings for virtual and in-person audiences.
• Ability and means to independently transport yourself to training and consultations sites in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (with potential for additional travel).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Pay Range

$26.80-$44.21

Location

RI Autism Project, Inc. - 1516 Atwood Ave Johnston, Rhode Island 02919

Work Type

M - Fri with nights and some weekend

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

Yes

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