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ASD Support Specialist (Graduate-Level)

Mercor3 days ago
Remote
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
Full-Time

About the role

Overview 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 .

Key Responsibilities

  • 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)

Required Qualifications Candidates must meet both of the following criteria:

1. ASD Experience

  • 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

2. Relevant Credential (Completed or In Progress) One or more of the following (or equivalent):

  • 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

Equivalent degrees, certifications, or supervised training in related developmental or behavioral fields will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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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