Job Opportunity for Junior Therapist – Autism Intervention Services at Umeed Child Development Centre in Mumbai

About Ummeed:

India has over 50 million children with disabilities under the age of 15. With access to appropriate health, intervention, education, recreation and livelihood services they can be supported to become productive members of the society. Today most of them have limited or no access to relevant knowledge and services as the number of organizations and professionals in the space are inadequate to meet the need.

Ummeed, a premier non-profit organization for children with disabilities in India, was founded in 2001 by Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, a developmental pediatrician. Ummeed supports children with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential and be included in society by providing family-centered care to children with developmental disabilities and their families.

As an organization with a workforce of over 90 committed professionals, Ummeed’s transdisciplinary approach works towards:

• Supporting children in overcoming their disabilities through direct clinical services and helping families in their journey towards acceptance and empowerment

• Building a network of trained professionals and community workers who can prevent, diagnose, and manage developmental disabilities effectively

• Changing societal attitudes so that children with disabilities can be meaningful and productive members in it

About “the position” at Ummeed:

The Autism Intervention Team works with families of children on the Autism Spectrum to develop appropriate goals meaningful to the families and their children, and implement treatment plan to work on core challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Treatment plans are made and implemented with Evidence Based Approaches for Autism. Additionally, the Autism Team conducts training programs for parents of children and other Professionals working with children with ASD. A Junior Autism Intervention Therapists’ work profile will include training in Autism Intervention, assessment of children and families, assistance with organization and conducting of training programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Undergoing training in Autism Intervention Services

• Assessing families of children with Autism

• Developing intervention and home program for the child

• Documentation of sessions

• Assist in short term and long term training programs

• Assist with logistic related work for the team as and when required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy/ Speech Therapy / Clinical Psychology / Special Education

Essentials Skills Required:

• Prior experience of working with or observing children with Autism and an interest in working with Autism

• Commitment to working at Ummeed (at least 2 years)

• Good/ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Good computer skills

• Adherence to deadlines and appointments

Reporting to: Senior Therapist – Autism Intervention Services

Others:

Ummeed would give preference to a candidate who is interested in putting in at least 40 hours per week. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We encourage parents of children with disabilities to apply.