The Line Therapist is responsible for understanding the definition of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and appreciate the developmental implications this diagnosis has for a child. The Line Therapist provides one on one in-home therapeutic services to client children in accordance with the therapeutic plan as well as all applicable federal, state regulations, organizational policies and standards of professional practice.

Essential Functions
1. Provide a minimum 6 hours per week of one on one treatment with target child adhering to the program designed by the Senior Therapist.

2. Attend weekly team meetings led by the Senior Therapist to discuss client’s progress, challenges encountered, goals, etc.

3. Receive weekly one on one supervision from Senior Therapist during therapy with your target child to allow Senior Therapist to evaluate performance and offer instruction and coaching.

4. Collect and record data accurately in the data book in accordance with guidelines established by Senior Therapist.

Requirements
1. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

2. Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to target child, family, therapists, staff and any case issues.

3. Ability to work in cooperation with Senior Therapists, clinic Supervisors, doctors, and family members in the successful delivery of therapeutic care.

Qualifications
1. Minimum 18 years of age

2. High School diploma or equivalency required.

3. Completion of one year of college level study desired.

4. Previous employment or volunteer experience with preschool children in a therapeutic or educational setting desired.

Line Therapist Position Physical Requirements
Lifting 10 to 15 pounds Frequently
Lifting 15 to 25 pounds Frequently
Lifting 25 to 50 pounds Frequently
Lifting over 50 pounds Occasional

Carrying 10 to 15 pounds Frequently
Carrying 15 to 25 pounds Frequently
Carrying 25 to 50 pounds Occasionally
Carrying over 50 pounds Rarely

Standing Frequent
Grasping Frequent
Kneeling Frequent
Walking Frequent
Reaching Frequent
Crouching Frequent
Sitting Frequent
Bending Frequent
Squatting Frequent

Clients may frequently exhibit physically aggressive behavior which can include kicking, pinching, punching, biting, etc. The therapist may frequently have to ward off or subdue a child under such circumstances. Such a response requires agility, quick reflex, the ability to use physical evasive movement.