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A Social Skills Trainer is needed at the Autism Centre to help students with typical social skill deficits such as difficulties with reciprocating, initiating interactions, maintaining eye contact, etc. As a social skills trainer,
1. you will be required to thoroughly assess student’s level of social skills functioning, detailing both strengths and weaknesses,
2. discern which student social skills are acquisition deficits or performance deficits after the above assessment,
3. select and implement intervention strategies/programs for students based on your observations,
4. assess and modify intervention strategies/programs for students where necessary,
5. etc.

Skills needed for placement
First and foremost, volunteers must show a strong desire to work with autistic children and be proactive. They should realize that in developing countries such as Ghana, business does not go on as always expected. Volunteers will need to be tolerant and flexible in order to achieve their goals. A bit of follow-up from time to time will do the trick. Taking initiatives will help you go by hurdles and face challenges more confidently.

Eligibility for any of the above volunteer opportunities:
Preferred gender: any
Age: 18 years and above
Educational background: high school, college or university
Work experience: at least a years experience in any of the above areas

For more details on this opportunity and how to apply, please send your request to applications@linkingcultures.org. You will receive an email back from us outlining the steps involved in your application plus the placement fee for this opportunity.