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Part-time Autism Parent Navigator

Job Summary:  The Autism Parent Navigator will provide Family Foundations: Autism Parent Navigator program, providing a parent-to-parent support intervention for families that have a child with a new diagnosis of Autism. The Autism Parent Navigator will offer family support activities and education, and child- and family-focused interventions. The Autism Parent Navigator reports to the Research and Evaluation Manager.  Must be able to schedule sessions with families nights and weekends.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through one-on-one sessions with family.
• Deliver Family Foundations: APN intervention, with accuracy.
• Participate in team meetings with program staff.
• Participate in weekly coaching and reflective supervision with Program Manager and Research Team.
• Collect evaluation information from parents.
• Attend and participate in all required trainings (face to face, webinar and online).
• Complete assigned outreach activities, including working with providers or community partners.
• Online documentation of all activities is required.                                  
• Other duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a child or family member with autism spectrum disorder.
• Must value parent to parent support and have the desire to support and help other parents.
• Have a good understanding of services for children with autism spectrum disorder.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• The ability to be creative as well as a self-starter and self-motivated.
• Must have cell phone, computer, and internet access.
• Personal vehicle for travel.
• Light lifting required.
• Must reside in SC.
• If interested, please send resume to [email protected]