Child Autism Support Professional (Entry-Level)

As a Child Autism Support Professional at Mosaic, your key responsibilities will include providing one-on-one therapy to children with autism, implementing evidence-based behavioral treatment plans, and imparting essential social and communication skills. Your day will be filled with enriching interactions that can transform the lives of our early childhood clients while you gain invaluable experience and professional insights in the field.

To qualify for the entry-level Child Autism Support Professional role at Mosaic, you need at least a high school diploma, although a bachelor's degree in any field is preferred. We also value a genuine passion for working with children with autism, along with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. No prior experience is necessary as we provide paid training to all new therapists.

At Mosaic, we are proud to offer comprehensive paid training for all new Child Autism Support Professionals. This training program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement evidence-based treatment plans, ensuring that you can provide exceptional support and therapy to our clients from day one.

Working as a Child Autism Support Professional at Mosaic comes with a host of benefits. You’ll receive frequent raises and feedback, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off, and access to a 401(k) plan with a 4% match. On top of that, we offer employee discounts, a reward and recognition program, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring you feel valued and supported in your career.

The pay range for a Child Autism Support Professional at Mosaic is between $20 and $25 an hour, depending on your experience. We believe in compensating our team fairly for the passionate and impactful work they do to support children with autism and their families.

In your response, focus on your passion for working with children and your desire to make a positive impact in their lives. Mention specific values of Mosaic that align with your own, such as teamwork, support, and excellence in care.

Discuss your ability to remain calm and patient, using evidence-based techniques to redirect behavior. Highlight any previous experiences working with children, even outside of a formal setting, that demonstrate your problem-solving skills.

If you have direct experience, share specific anecdotes where you successfully engaged with children with autism. If not, express your eagerness to learn and your understanding of autism, showing commitment to ongoing training.

Provide a brief overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, emphasizing its evidence-based techniques that focus on improving social, communication, and learning skills through structured interactions.

Discuss qualities such as empathy, patience, adaptability, and effective communication skills. Illustrate how these traits allow professionals to build supportive bonds with children and families.

Share your openness to receiving feedback as a means of professional growth and improvement. Give examples of how you’ve successfully implemented feedback in previous roles.

Emphasize your collaborative nature and your belief in teamwork as key for optimal care. Share examples where teamwork led to positive outcomes, reinforcing your ability to contribute positively to Mosaic's culture.

Mention your willingness to be flexible with session plans, using creative ideas and evidence-based strategies to keep children engaged. This could include incorporating play-based learning.

Give an example from a previous role or personal experience where you successfully adapted to changing circumstances, highlighting your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Talk about your intrinsic motivations, such as a desire to support and empower children, the joy of seeing progress in their skills, and the satisfaction of making a difference in their lives.