ASD Support Specialist - Graduate Level

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: ASD Support Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $25/hour
Location: NY State, NYC, NJ State, and CT ONLY

Role Responsibilities

• Support children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in structured settings, including clinical, educational, or home-based environments.
• Assist in implementing individualized plans such as IEPs, therapy plans, and behavior intervention plans.
• Document observations and provide structured feedback.
• Apply evidence-based strategies for ASD intervention.
• Collaborate with supervisors, therapists, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Support families with guidance and structured communication.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Direct experience working with children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Exposure to behavioral, developmental, or therapeutic interventions.
• Familiarity with IEPs, behavior plans, or structured developmental goals.
• Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Graduate Student with hands-on ASD clinical experience.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate Student with pediatric fieldwork focused on autism.
• School Psychology Graduate Student with practicum experience in ASD evaluations or IEP development.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) Student with a focus on pediatrics, disability services, or family support for children with ASD.
• BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) certified or in training.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) advanced or actively pursuing BCaBA certification.

Preferred

• Experience in pediatric or early childhood settings.
• Familiarity with ABA principles.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Experience working with families of children with ASD.

Start Date

• Early this week

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.