Junior Therapist - Autism Intervention Services
- Post Date:October 23, 2020
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- Company Ummeed Child Development CenterNo. of Positions 1Sector Private
- Salary ₹300,000.00 - ₹360,000.00 per yearQualification Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational TherapyEducation Master
Job Description
About Ummeed:
India has millions of children with developmental disabilities, and the access to and availability of therapists and developmental pediatricians is very low. Ummeed is one of India’s premier non-profit organizations providing family-centered care to children with developmental disabilities and their families. We believe that all children with developmental disabilities can be included in society and reach their maximum potential, if given the chance. As an organization with a workforce of over 90 committed professionals, Ummeed’s transdisciplinary approach works towards:
- Helping children with developmental disabilities
- Building a network of trained professionals and community workers who can prevent diagnose, and manage developmental disabilities effectively
The team at Ummeed is a diverse group of highly passionate, motivated and talented individuals. Ummeed offers its team members opportunities to grow professionally and personally, inculcating and reflecting a strong culture of supervision and mentorship and the space for continued learning.
About “the position” at Ummeed:
The Autism Intervention Team works with families of children on the Autism Spectrum to develop appropriate goals meaningful to the families and their children, and implement treatment plan to work on core challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Treatment plans are made and implemented with Evidence Based Approaches for Autism. Additionally, the Autism Team conducts training programs for parents of children and other Professionals working with children with ASD. A Junior Autism Intervention Therapists’ work profile will include training in Autism Intervention, assessment of children and families, assistance with organization and conducting of training programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Undergoing training in Autism Intervention Services
- Assessing families of children with Autism
- Developing intervention and home program for the child
- Documentation of sessions
- Assist in short term and long term training program
- Assist with logistic related work for the team as and when required
Essentials Skills Required:
- Prior experience of working with or observing children with Autism and an interest in working with Autism
- Commitment to working at Ummeed (at least 2 years)
- Good/ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Adherence to deadlines and appointments
Reporting to: Senior Therapist – Autism Intervention Services
Others:
Ummeed would give preference to a candidate who is interested in putting in at least 40 hours per week. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We encourage parents of children with disabilities to apply.
Experience:
- total work: 1 year (Preferred)