Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Easterseals Midwest is seeking an Autism Specialist to join the team onsite in Osage Beach, MO. This is a full-time role that centers on helping families and their children with autism in their own homes, with training and ongoing support built in. The position appeals to people who want meaningful, community-based work and the chance to grow within a mission-driven organization that focuses on equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities and their families.

The employer highlights comprehensive job training and pay that can grow with experience, plus yearly opportunities for raises, paid time off, healthcare, and retirement contributions. The role is listed with a pay rate of $22 per hour, and the annual salary range shown in the posting runs from $44,000 to $50,000 for the year. The job is onsite in Osage Beach, Missouri, and is described as full-time, offering a stable, in-person position for those who prefer working directly with families.

If you’re drawn to supporting kids with autism and want a role that blends hands-on service with professional growth, this could be a strong fit. Easterseals Midwest presents a path to develop as a specialist while making a tangible difference for families navigating autism.

In-home support that makes a difference

The core duty is to provide in-home support services to families and their children with autism, with training provided by Easterseals to prepare you for the role.

The work is community-based and centers on helping families in their own homes, with a focus on building skills and confidence for both the child and the family unit, supported by a structured training program and ongoing guidance.

What you need to bring to the role

Here's what the job requires and what can help you stand out.

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is required

• One or more years of experience in social services is preferred
• Some familiarity with autism or other developmental disabilities is preferred

Pay, benefits and practical details

The position pays $22 per hour, and the posted annual salary range is from $44,000 to $50,000 per year.

The employer offers comprehensive job training, pay based on experience, yearly opportunities for raises, paid time off, healthcare, and retirement contributions, and the role is onsite in Osage Beach, MO.

Tips for your Easterseals Midwest application

Put your bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field right near the top of your resume so the must-have credential is obvious to the reviewer.

Show how you can prove the must-have skills by citing any social services work you’ve done and, if you have any experience related to autism or developmental disabilities, describe it with a concrete example or outcome.

Be ready to talk about how you would begin in-home work and how you’ll take advantage of the training Easterseals provides, including how you’d apply what you learn in real-family situations.

Ask a targeted question about the training and advancement: for instance, ask to describe the training program’s length and structure, and how raises are determined after initial onboarding. You could also inquire how success is measured in the first few months with families.