JOB SUMMARY

As a Program Associate, you will be a key member of ‘Spruha’ – our skill development and transition program for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting placement training/Job readiness sessions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Monitoring the day to day functioning of Level 1 and 2 of the Spruha program
• Reviewing the existing curriculum, resources, periodically adding new ones and coming up with new and innovative methods of teaching
• Collaborate for research work and help in writing research papers
• Get periodic feedback from educators about on-going sessions for each of the student & monitor the progress
• Collaborate with members from other organizations for on-going projects & work towards new collaborations & engagements
• Conduct parent/educator meetings and work towards strategies for the overall development of the individual
• Post-placement support to individuals once they get selected for internship programs / full-time job opportunities
• You will  be conducting training programs, workshops to companies and other organizations
• You will handle a few remedial 1:1 cases (Training, IEP’s, reports)

The ideal candidate would have:

• 1-2 years of teaching experience as a special educator
• Great communication & interpersonal skills 
• Good multi-tasking abilities & organizational skills 
• A patient listener & problem solver
• A genuine urge & enthusiasm to empower individuals & help them be the best version of themselves