Manager Employment Programs (Remote-Georgia)

Autism Speaks is hiring a Manager, Employment Programs

Our vision is a world in which all people on the spectrum can reach their full potential.

Are you passionate about helping people in the Autistic Community? If you have what it takes to support Autism Speaks in enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.

Want to join us in our dedication to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Then we want to speak to you!!

We are seeking a Manager of Employment Programs to work with our Lifespan Services team supporting and executing Autism Speaks Employment Programs, including Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN).

What is Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN)

Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN) brings together people (job seekers and employees with autism), employers, and communities to increase employment opportunities for autistic employees and create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. We do this by equipping employers to hire and retain autistic workers. In which people with autism and intellectual or brain differences can be successful and supported in pursuing their own employment goals.

In this role, the Manager of Employment Initiatives will support the Director of Employment Initiatives in the development of resources, tools, and information for autistic people, their families, and community. This role will further the knowledge base of best and evidence-based practices in employment nationally and globally and support the leadership position of Autism Speaks in this arena.

YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD BE:

• Represents Autism Speaks at local and state levels, as needed.
• Continually monitor developments in employment services and supports, throughout the U.S. and globally.
• Support Director, Employment Initiatives in growing employment services, including Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN).
• Manage the implementation and operation of Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN).
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of employment sourcing platform
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support comprehensive employment services and support for adolescents and adults.
• Develop resources, information, and tools to empower autistic people in the workforce, with a special focus on varying support needs.

(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisors. 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 REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of autism, employment services, service delivery (private and public funding) across all levels of support
• Current or previous work providing support for autistic individuals in employment or transition.`
• 5-7 years’ working with people with autism, including young adults and adults, their families, employers, and service providers.
• Success with developing collaborative efforts across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of providing universal design support for employers to create welcoming environments.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of transition and employment services for adults with autism, service providers, and employers
• Strong ability to research information.
• Proficiency in Office 365, social media, and learning management systems.
• Ability to present in front of large groups at meetings and conferences.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel 15-20%

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 accommodations 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 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 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.

For consideration, please forward your resume.