Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Easterseals Midwest is seeking a full-time Autism Specialist to join its onsite team in Versailles, Missouri. The role centers on delivering in-home support to families and children with autism, helping them access life opportunities through practical guidance and plan implementation. The organization emphasises equity and inclusion and supports staff growth with training and regular raises.

If you want to help kids with autism unlock life’s possibilities, this could be a great fit. The Autism Specialist works directly in homes, partnering with families to apply targeted strategies and track progress, all while collaborating with other care providers as needed. It suits someone who values hands-on, relationship-based work and ongoing professional development.

Alongside a strong mission, Easterseals Midwest offers benefits like comprehensive training, pay based on experience, yearly opportunities for raises, paid time off, healthcare, and retirement contributions. The role is on-site, full-time in Versailles, MO, with a path for growth for those who bring energy and commitment to helping families affected by autism.

A day in the life of a home-based autism specialist

In practice, the Autism Specialist provides hands-on support to families in their homes, guiding daily routines and teaching practical strategies that fit each child. The work includes observing how the child engages with tasks, coaching parents and siblings, and keeping records to show progress and adjust plans as needed.

Part of the role is coordinating with the family’s care network, aligning the in-home plan with any therapy teams or educators involved, and participating in ongoing training to stay current with best practices in autism support.

What you’ll need to qualify

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is required.

• Experience in social services or a similar setting is preferred.
• Some familiarity with autism or developmental disabilities is a plus.

Pay, benefits and practical details

The position pays $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, with opportunities for yearly raises based on experience. The company provides comprehensive training to help you grow in the role, along with paid time off, healthcare, and retirement contributions.

The job is full-time and onsite in Versailles, MO.

Advice for applicants

Lead with your education by placing your bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field at the top of your resume so the must-have stands out immediately.

Show how you would prove the must-have skills by giving concrete examples from any social services work or experience with autism or developmental disabilities, even if it was volunteer work or internships.

Be ready to talk through how you’d deliver in-home support, collaborate with families, and monitor progress over time, and mention any training you’ve completed or are eager to start.

Ask a thoughtful question about development opportunities, such as how the in-house training is structured and how and when raises are determined, to understand the path for growth.