Autism Response Team Specialist-Bilingual/Spanish (Chicago)

Autism Response Team Specialist-Bilingual/Spanish (Chicago)

07 Nov 2024
Illinois, Chicago, 60601 Chicago USA

Autism Response Team Specialist-Bilingual/Spanish (Chicago)

Autism Speaks is seeking an Autism Response Team Specialist-Bilingual/Spanish! Salary range is $65,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience. Come and join our dynamic team for an exciting 14-16-month project (until March 2026) where you’ll gain invaluable experience, work on cutting-edge projects, and expand your professional network. This role offers competitive compensation, and the potential for future opportunities within our organization. The position is home-based and must be located in the Chicago area. The position is to provide Autism Response Team (ART) information and referral services, longitudinal community navigation for target Autism Speaks’ constituents. and community partnership development in the region to support the Services & Supports Department in delivering the mission of Autism Speaks. This ART Specialist position works closely with the Autism Response Team Director, Autism Response Team Manager, and Autism Response Team Associates to provide advanced support to ensure Autism Speaks’ information, tools and resources are promoted efficiently and widely throughout the autism community.This ART Specialist – Bilingual Spanish role also carries out essential tasks related to reaching the Spanish-speaking community through 1:1 support, community partnership building, resource curation, regional or national webinars and events in Spanish, and assistance with DEAI goals and initiatives.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respond to ART phone calls, e-mail, and chat inquiries from individuals with autism, family members, and caregivers.

Provide longitudinal Community Navigation for target constituent groups or special projects, with a special focus on Spanish-speaking constituents and communities.

Build partnerships with community organizations, providers, and individual stakeholders in the Chicagoland area.

Participate in community outreach activities to promote Autism Speaks’ resources the autism community and increase personal knowledge of regional autism service providers, with a special focus on reaching Spanish-speaking constituents.

Collaborate with departments outside of ART to deliver presentations, webinars, or other media, with a special focus on content in Spanish.

Provide each contact with a connection to the full array of Autism Speaks resources, tools, and information, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive response.

Track individual contacts and work efforts using online CRM database in live time.

Execute advanced data collection using case management-specific aspects of the CRM.

Provide advanced curation and maintenance of Autism Speaks resource databases including ART IRs, Resource Guide, My Autism Guide, with a special focus on resources for Spanish-speaking constituents.

Provide weekly reports and feedback to the Autism Response Team Director on trending ART topics to support the development of additional resources for the autism community.

Maintain up to date knowledge of Autism Speaks resources, local autism services providers, and state/federal systems of care and record feedback to ensure high quality ART referrals.

Pursue training to better reach, support, and respond to target constituent groups.

Escalate any and all emergency situations or contacts in crisis to the Autism Response Team Director.

Engage in peer mentoring and training of new staff and ART Associates as needed.

Provide administrative support by sorting and assigning open emails and calls as needed.

(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor. As outlined in your performance goal-setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)

REQUIREMENTS:Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree.Experience:Internal candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an ART Associate with Autism Speaks and an ability to significantly exceed veteran ART Associate interaction goals (5,500) as determined and documented in Work Compass performance plan. External candidates must have 5+ years professional information and referral, case management, and service navigation experience.Languages: Bilingual: English/Spanish is preferredRequired Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent oral and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills Ability to research information; work independently, but also as a team member; ability to respond in a timely way to staff changing priorities

Knowledge and experience in autism care navigation and service systems

Ability to maintain high level of baseline ART constituent interaction numbers while engaging in additional tasks and responsibilities

Solid administrative skills and a high level of proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, database entry, social media, and webinar platforms

Flexible to changing priorities

Strong organizational skills

Strong degree of professionalism and maintains boundaries with constituents

Must demonstrate high degree of initiative and a commitment to service in support of the organization’s mission and staff

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Building Collaborative Relationships

Professional Behavior

Results Driven

Customer Orientation

Flexibility

You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.

Autism Speaks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodations will be provided. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About Autism Speaks:

At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our employees are inspired, energized, and motivated by the impact we can collectively have on behalf of the autism community.Autism Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for the most people. Just as we strive to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated employees, through thick and thin.Salary & Benefits: Autism Speaks offers a competitive compensation, benefit, and vacation package. We also provide flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind, and fun work environment. Autism Speaks is an employer that participates in E-Verify Powered by JazzHR

Related jobs

  • Keeper is hiring a bright and talented Bilingual Technical Writer Intern to assist Keeper’s Product team. This is a hybrid position for those living within a commutable distance to our global HQ office in Chicago, IL.

  • Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.

  • Are you a compassionate and Spanish-speaking caregiver?  Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Brightstar Care is looking for exceptional caregivers for an immediate Chicago placement. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard. What We Offer At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:  Competitive Compensation Generous Paid Time-Off Plans Insurance Free Training Part of a team with RN Oversight Employee referral bonus Mobile shift access Weekly pay w/ direct deposit Flexible schedule Nurse and Employee of the month HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following: We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of home and facility assignments, National opportunities with over 300 locations in US Responsibilities Various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s or patient’s needs Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping Assisting client with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing Requirements Minimum one (1) year of documented caregiver, home care assistance experience is required Spanish Speaking High school diploma or GED Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds   BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.    

  • Description We are seeking a Legal Billing Specialist to join our team located in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity and involves using Juris software in the legal industry. As a Legal Billing Specialist, you will be tasked with a range of responsibilities, including processing customer applications, maintaining accurate records, and resolving customer inquiries.

  • Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Chicago, Illinois. The specialist will be a part of a dynamic team, working in the fast-paced industry of payroll management. The role demands a high level of organization and attention to detail, with responsibilities centered around processing payroll, maintaining accurate records, and addressing inquiries related to payroll.

  • Keeper is hiring a bright and talented Bilingual Technical Writer Intern to assist Keeper’s Product team. This is a hybrid position for those living within a commutable distance to our global HQ office in Chicago, IL.

  • Regional Sales Specialist - (Midwest) Johnson and Johnson MedTech Neurovascular - 2406221055W

Job Details

Jocancy Online Job Portal by jobSearchi.