Are you passionate about making an impact on the lives of people living with the challenges and opportunities for with autism and their families? Do you enjoy helping others strive to their full potential?

If you answered YES then consider joining Autism Connections as a full time Recreation Specialist.

The purpose of this role is to make a positive impact on the individuals, their families, friends and their communities.

As a Recreation Specialist at Pathlight's Autism Connections, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals with Autism with an organization that cares about the people we serve.

Our culture is person-centered and offers the chance to use and grow your experience and skills in working for the well being of people who are involved or affected directly and indirectly.

Autism Connections is a truly supportive team environment that creates an empowering and positive atmosphere.

There are established and regular events and groups to assist with AND the opportunity to create, develop and help coordinate new events, groups, and outings to enhance social skills and find new inclusive commmunites for all.

There are experienced supervisors and staff members to guide you and assist with the execution and promotion of Recreation plans.

Our Experience Preferences for this opportunity are:

Human Services Experience

Experience planning groups and group activities for individual in programs supporting those with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

Experience working with children with autism.

Experience gathering outside resources to support groups and group activities for any age.

Solid computer user skills to utilize common office and common communication tools.

Ability to communicate plans and information on recreation opportunities effectively and clearly.

Ability to present pre-established training in classroom or vitual settings.

Other basic information is available about this opportunity while applying for this opportunity at our Career Site that you will be guided to when you choose to apply!

https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/pathlightgroup/jobs/3252448-467673

While you are there, please take the time to review all that Pathlight Group and Autism Connections offers throughout all of Western Massachusetts!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,454.40 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Northampton, MA 01060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person