Autism Adult Services Project Manager Chicago (Long Term - Part-Time Temporary)

Autism Speaks is seeking an Temporary Adult Services Project Manager to join our Lifespan Programs department.

This will be a long term part-time temporary project from January 2025 through December 2025. Candidates who can work remotely and that reside in the Chicago area will be considered. The hourly pay rate for the project is $32.00 and would work 20 hours per week maximum.

The Adult Services Project Manager will support and execute Autism Speaks Adult Programs in Chicago. In this role, the Adult Services, Temp will support the Director of Adult Services in the development of resources, tools, and information for autistic adults, their families, and community. This role will help build a knowledge base of best and evidence-based practices in adult autism services, positioning Chicago as a national leader.

Primary 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.
  
  

(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s. As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, rehabilitation, education, social work, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 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
  
  

Specialized Skills And Knowledge

• 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.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Professional Behavior
• Results Driven
• Customer Orientation
• Flexibility
  
  

You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access. Autism Speaks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodation will be provided. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About Autism Speaks

At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we can collectively have on behalf of the autism community.

Autism Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively across departments to find solutions that will do the best for the most people.

Just as we strive to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated employees, through thick and thin.

Salary & Benefits

Autism Speaks offers competitive compensation, benefits and vacation packages. We also provide flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work environment.

Autism Speaks is an employer that participates in E-Verify