ASD Support Specialist (Graduate-Level NJ State, and CT ONLY)
Mercor • Remote • Posted 45 days ago
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Type
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$25/task
Posted
45d ago
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About this Role
We are seeking candidates with hands-on experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are currently pursuing (or have completed) a relevant graduate degree or professional certification.
This role is ideal for graduate-level trainees or early-career professionals with direct ASD experience in clinical, school, therapeutic, or family support settings.
Overview
hands-on experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
early this week
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
both
1. ASD Experience
2. Relevant Credential (Completed or In Progress)
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Graduate Student
Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate Student
School Psychology Graduate Student
Master of Social Work (MSW) Student
BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with hands-on experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are currently pursuing (or have completed) a relevant graduate degree or professional certification. This role is ideal for graduate-level trainees or early-career professionals with direct ASD experience in clinical, school, therapeutic, or family support settings. We are looking to onboard selected candidates by early this week. Support children or adolescents with ASD in structured settings (clinical, educational, or home-based, depending on project scope) Assist in implementing individualized plans (e.g., IEPs, therapy plans, behavior intervention plans) Document observations and provide structured feedback Apply evidence-based strategies for ASD intervention Collaborate with supervisors, therapists, or multidisciplinary teams Support families with guidance and structured communication (as applicable) Candidates must meet both of the following criteria: Direct experience working with children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Exposure to behavioral, developmental, or therapeutic interventions Familiarity with IEPs, behavior plans, or structured developmental goals One or more of the following (or equivalent): Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Graduate Student Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate Student School Psychology Graduate Student Master of Social Work (MSW) Student BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Equivalent degrees, certifications, or supervised training in related developmental or behavioral fields will also be considered. Experience in pediatric or early childhood settings Familiarity with ABA principles Strong documentation and reporting skills Experience working with families of children with ASD NY State, NYC, NJ State, and CT ONLY We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Support children or adolescents with ASD in structured settings (clinical, educational, or home-based, depending on project scope)
- Assist in implementing individualized plans (e.g., IEPs, therapy plans, behavior intervention plans)
- Document observations and provide structured feedback
- Apply evidence-based strategies for ASD intervention
- Collaborate with supervisors, therapists, or multidisciplinary teams
- Support families with guidance and structured communication (as applicable)
- Direct experience working with children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Exposure to behavioral, developmental, or therapeutic interventions
- Familiarity with IEPs, behavior plans, or structured developmental goals
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Graduate Student
Master’s student with hands-on ASD clinical experience
- Master’s student with hands-on ASD clinical experience
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate Student
Pediatric fieldwork with autism-focused caseload
- Pediatric fieldwork with autism-focused caseload
- School Psychology Graduate Student
Practicum experience conducting ASD evaluations or supporting IEP development
- Practicum experience conducting ASD evaluations or supporting IEP development
- Master of Social Work (MSW) Student
Focus on pediatrics, disability services, or family support for children with ASD
- Focus on pediatrics, disability services, or family support for children with ASD
- BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)
Certified or in training
- Certified or in training
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Advanced RBT or actively pursuing BCaBA certification
- Advanced RBT or actively pursuing BCaBA certification
- Master’s student with hands-on ASD clinical experience
- Pediatric fieldwork with autism-focused caseload
- Practicum experience conducting ASD evaluations or supporting IEP development
- Focus on pediatrics, disability services, or family support for children with ASD
- Certified or in training
- Advanced RBT or actively pursuing BCaBA certification
- Experience in pediatric or early childhood settings
- Familiarity with ABA principles
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Experience working with families of children with ASD
- NY State, NYC, NJ State, and CT ONLY
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Valid professional license (MD, DO, RN, etc.)
- Current knowledge of medical standards and practices
Compensation Analysis
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