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

Training Specialist (Institutional Advancement Consultant)

HANDS Training Specialist

HANDS Training Specialists report to HANDS leadership and serve among dynamic project teams centered on (1) education and training and (2) programming and resource navigation. With a team infrastructure that balances content expertise and data specialists in a side-by-side fashion, Training Specialists provide direct programming, training, education, consultation, and support for individuals, families, and providers, that complements the data-driven, community-informed philosophy and approach of the HANDS Center. Applicable roles and responsibilities serve to optimize understanding, application and implementation of evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related mental health, behavioral health and neurodevelopmental disabilities, and the many who serve and support such individuals.

 

Submit your resume at Indiana University Jobs by searching for Job Opening ID: 310203, or contact Drs. Naomi Swiezy (nswiezy@iu.edu) and Tiffany Neal (nealtiff@iu.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.

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

Description: