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Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Autism Camp Social Skills Specialist will collaborate with the camp directors in the development of social skills curriculum/programming for children on the autism spectrum.
• Provide training for staff in the area of social skills development for children with ASD.
• Assist in planning and organizing daily social skills classes in accordance with behavior support plans.
• Provide direct supervision to campers ensuring camper/staff safety.
• Provide direct supervision to campers ensuring camper engagement in camp activities.
• Develop rapport with campers and their families.
• Assist in group activities, as needed, using strong judgment and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor curriculum for education, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children with autism spectrum disorders.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior support plans.
• Serve as a role model to all campers and staff with professionalism and positive attitude. Work well with others.
• Assist campers with activities of daily living (ADL). ADL's include, but are not limited to: dressing, toileting, and eating.
• Assist in writing final camp progress report including a description of the focus of tutoring during camp and by developing academic recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned by Camp Manager and Associate Directors.
• Participate in staff development activities, as assigned. Observe and follow all agency and departmental philosophies, policies, procedures, and the Agency Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics.