Autism Adult Services Project Manager

Summary

Join Autism Speaks as an Adult Services Project Manager for a long-term temporary remote assignment (January 2025-December 2025) in the Chicago area. You will support and execute adult autism programs, developing resources and tools for autistic adults and their families. This role involves building a network of services, creating training programs, and monitoring developments in adult autism services. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and represent Autism Speaks at local and state levels. Occasional travel within Chicago and Illinois is required. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, rehabilitation, education, social work, or a related field
• 1+ years’ working with people with autism, including young adults and adults, their families, and service providers
• Knowledge of autism, service delivery (private and public funding) across all levels of support
• Success with leading collaborative and innovative projects for adolescents and adults with autism
• Knowledge of transition and adult services for adults with autism, service providers, employers, residential supports, and local agencies
• Written and verbal communication skills, with experience in creating clear and effective messaging
• Comfortable presenting to groups, with some experience in meetings and/or conferences
• Detail-oriented with the ability to support the Director of Adult of Service with the creation and improvement of systems or processes
• Proficient in Office 365, social media platforms, and learning management systems, with a willingness to learn new tools as needed

Responsibilities

• Support Director, Adult Services in developing a network throughout Chicago to increase quality of adult services
• Assist in development of digital and in-person training programs to increase capacity of adult autism service providers
• Develop resources, information, and tools to empower autistic adults and their families throughout the transition to adult services process and adult lifespan
• Continually monitor developments in adolescent and adult services and supports, throughout the U.S. and globally, with a particular focus on Chicago
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of adult services initiatives in Chicago in the areas of transition, housing and residential supports, transportation, & health & wellness
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support comprehensive services and support for adolescents and adults
• Represents Autism Speaks at local and state level, as needed
• Should be willing to travel occasionally throughout Chicago and Illinois

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Vacation packages
• Flex work hours
• Weekly training sessions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Summer bonus Fridays