Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention Coach -
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy, at Glade Run Lutheran Services,
Zelienople, PA
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:
- Master’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, or Education field with documented training in the field of positive behavior support interventions and techniques
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and/or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders with one year in an educational setting.
- Must be able to lead, motivate and coach others in a fast-paced, family-focused environment.
- Experience working with an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be eligible for Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
- Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.
Knowledge Areas:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Applied Behavior Analysis
Data Collection and Analysis
Functional Behavioral Analysis
Classroom Management
Trauma-informed care
Coaching practices
School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS)
Please send 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
