Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the ARC Family Educator/Autism Support Specialist’s primary role is to link children and adults on the Autism Spectrum to needed services and support; build families’ knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and relevant strategies, and supports; facilitate client growth by developing client centered goals; identify and locate educational, support and training resources to assist families of persons on the Autism Spectrum; provide trainings as needed; facilitate support groups for families and individuals with an ASD. The ARC Family Educator/Autism Support Specialist will have significant travel throughout McHenry County, with periodic out of county meetings/trainings.
This is a grant funded position, the duties and/or requirements of the position may be modified as required by the funding source.
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