Careers

Work with us

HANDS in Autism® is always looking for passionate, qualified individuals to grow our team of collaborative experts. Below are the roles we are currently looking to fill. If you do not see what you are looking for, feel free to contact us with your resume and cover letter with a bit about what you would like to do here at HANDS.

We also accept applications for volunteers year-round!

Open positions

Transition Support Specialist

HANDS in Autism® is looking for a dedicated Transition Support Specialist to provide direct service, consultation, and support for individuals, families, and providers, focusing on school and transition-age youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities. The role involves delivering effective academic, vocational, and functional programming; conducting assessments; developing outreach training and workshops; sharing educational resources; and innovating service delivery. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, social work, or a related field (master’s preferred), experience working with transition-age individuals, and relevant licensure (LMHC, LCSW, special education). Strong teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse situations are essential.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume at Indiana University Jobs by searching for Job Opening ID: 310203, or contact Naomi Swiezy, Ph.D., at nswiezy@iupui.edu. Join us to make a meaningful impact!

Part-time positions for students

We have several opportunities available for students to gain valuable experience with us, including our Research & Service Mentorship Program, several volunteer options, and the following part-time positions:

Position type:
On-campus employment; part-time, hourly positions; work-study eligible

Description:
Student Support Assistants (SSAs) are considered a part of the HANDS administrative support team and support many key facets of the HANDS Center operations under and alongside the HANDS leadership team. Assistants lead communications, follow-up, and general coordination tasks in support of services, trainings and events, outreach, and distribution.

Position type:
On-campus employment; part-time, hourly positions; transportation to or ability to drive to off-site locations may be required

Description:
Direct support assistants engage and work directly with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities through programming and service options delivered through the HANDS Center. With service options provided across a range of formats (e.g., virtual, onsite, community-based) and ages (i.e., lifespan focus) to meet and support needs statewide and beyond, assistants participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities (e.g., initial onboarding, weekly seminar series) to best support implementation of plans, curriculum, and strategies steeped in evidence-based practices and inherent within the HANDS in Autism® Model Training Curriculum, Framework and Process.