ASD Support Specialist - Graduate Level

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark
, General Catalyst
, Peter Thiel
, Adam D'Angelo
, Larry Summers
, and Jack Dorsey
.

Position: ASD Support Specialist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $25/hour

Start Date: Early this week

• Support children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in structured settings, including clinical, educational, or home-based environments.
• Assist in implementing individualized plans such as IEPs, therapy plans, and behavior intervention plans.
• Document observations and provide structured feedback to improve intervention strategies.
• Apply evidence-based strategies for effective ASD intervention.
• Collaborate with supervisors, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance support quality.
• Guide families with structured communication and support as needed.

• 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.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate Student:
  Pediatric fieldwork with autism‑focused caseload.
• School Psychology Graduate Student:
  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.
• BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst):
  Certified or in training.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT):
  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.
• Ability to work independently with supervision as needed.

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