Position: Junior Therapist - Autism Intervention Services

Organization: Ummeed

Location: Mumbai

Apply: https://ucdc.kekahire.com/ApplyJob/9842

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 programs
• Assist with logistic related work for the team as and when required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy/ Speech Therapy / Clinical Psychology / Special Education

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