Autism Spectrum Disorder Management Specialist –
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy, at Glade Run Lutheran Services,
Zelienople, PA 16063
Glade Run Lutheran Services (Glade Run) is located on 325 acres in rural Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1854 by William Passavant as, The Orphan's Home and Farm School, the organization has grown through the years to serve more than 2,400 unduplicated individuals on an annual basis in four different local offices. Glade Run serves at-risk children ages 8 to 21 through residential treatment, group homes, and St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy, our private licensed school. Last year, 398 students were served in educational programs including 188 children in therapeutic classrooms in the Pittsburgh Public School system. In-community, outpatient services are provided to more than 1,800 individuals and families each year from our offices in Butler, Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh.
St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy is an educational option for students in grades 1 through 12 who require specialized educational programs due to behavioral health, academic and development issues. Our innovative programs are designed to help students succeed academically and behaviorally. Creating an environment for therapeutic progress is paramount to achieving success for students. Our philosophy is that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to help them learn, grow and heal.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field required with documented training in the field of positive behavior support interventions and techniques.
- Minimal 2 years’ experience working with children and/or teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Diagnoses in an education and/or Mental Health Diagnosis in an educational and/or mental health environment.
- Must be able to work as a team member.
- Must be able to accept supervision.
- Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must possess good written and verbal communications skills.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
- Eligible for Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
- Must be able to identify with the agency’s Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.
Knowledge Areas:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Applied Behavior Analysis
Crisis Intervention / Management
Positive Behavior Support Methods and Techniques
Classroom Management
Child Protective Services Law
Child Development
Please forward your letters of interest and resume to:
Glade Run Lutheran Services
PO Box 70
Zelienople, PA 16063
Attn: Recruiter
email: lgrinder@gladerun.org
fax: 724-452-7642
