Community-Based Specialist Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Community-Based Specialist 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 200 Linden Avenue, Sharpsburg, PA 15215 The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time Community-Based Specialist for our WISCA Autism School in Sharpsburg, PA for the start of the 2025-2026 school year!

Location:

200 Linden Ave, Sharpsburg, PA 15215

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4 pm, school calendar (optional summer program)

Benefits:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability and access to voluntary benefits. 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment. Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees. Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.

Responsibilities:

Provide support and instruction to students in vocational and community settings Work directly with students both within the campus program/building as well as directly supporting students in community-based experiences outside of the campus (these may include local businesses, community outings, volunteer organizations) Prepare and review

CBI/CBVE

activities and organize materials at vocational partnership sites, volunteer sites, and/or community settings Conduct group and individual lessons related to transition goals Maintain accurate and prompt data collection, participate effectively as a prepared team member, and contribute to the smooth operation of the WISCA program Manage CBI activities, implement review and monitoring procedures, assess student needs, and attend IEP meetings if necessary Write Present Levels and Transition sections of the IEPs as needed with Transition Coordinator Adhere to safety and health procedures, Department of Labor Guidelines, CBVE guidelines, IEP requirements, and individual agency regulations Interact professionally with coworkers, families, vocational partnership sites, and school district personnel Serve as liaison with community transition agencies such as OVR Travel daily to various sites and drive students in a van to and from various sites Assist to maintain transition caseload with Transition Coordinator Conduct mock interviews Assist students with applications and resumes Conduct assessments from online platforms, assign work to students from online platforms and conduct IEP transition surveys as part of updating IEPs Supervise students as necessary and plan in-house tasks with Transition Coordinator Maintain student portfolios Conduct research for transition resources and appropriate planning for WISCA, including current platforms being used by Pennsylvania Transition Resources Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience working with students with autism in the field of transition or a minimum of 10 years of experience working directly with students with special needs on functional life and vocational skills, social skills, and emotional regulation in a classroom setting The essential functions of this position require the ability to exert moderate physical effort, including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, brisk walking, and the ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds Valid PA Driver’s License and the ability to drive students in a van Current PA Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test, required

EOE Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends

Work Location:

On the road