ASD Support Specialist (Graduate-Level NY State ONLY)

Overview

We are seeking candidates with hands-on experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are currently pursuing (or have completed) a relevant graduate degree or professional certification.

This role is ideal for graduate-level trainees or early-career professionals with direct ASD experience in clinical, school, therapeutic, or family support settings.

We are looking to onboard selected candidates by early this week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children or adolescents with ASD in structured settings (clinical, educational, or home-based, depending on project scope)

• Assist in implementing individualized plans (e.g., IEPs, therapy plans, 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 (as applicable)

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet both of the following criteria:

1. ASD Experience

• 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

2. Relevant Credential (Completed or In Progress)

One or more of the following (or equivalent):

• Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Graduate Student

  • Master’s student with hands-on ASD clinical experience

• Occupational Therapy (OT) Graduate Student

  • Pediatric fieldwork with autism-focused caseload

• School Psychology Graduate Student

  • Practicum experience conducting ASD evaluations or supporting IEP development

• Master of Social Work (MSW) Student

  • 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 RBT or actively pursuing BCaBA certification

Equivalent degrees, certifications, or supervised training in related developmental or behavioral fields will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric or early childhood settings

• Familiarity with ABA principles

• Strong documentation and reporting skills

• Experience working with families of children with ASD

• NY State, NYC, NJ State, and CT ONLY

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.