Our January Informational Tour took us to Downers Grove for a visit with AutonomyWorks.
AutonomyWorks was founded to create job opportunities for individuals with autism and others with similar abilities by partnering with leading companies in need of high-quality operations support. Some of their client services include digital marketing, transaction processing, quality assurance, and data management, and they have recently expanded to provide manufacturing jobs as well. Their mission is to change the way the world views people with autism.
AutonomyWorks has over 70 employees in three different work areas: computer work on site, computer work remotely from home, and warehouse work at Suncast in Batavia. They look to hire motivated individuals who have a high attention to detail, enjoy repetitive tasks, and can maintain focus for long periods of time; knowledge of Excel is required for some jobs. More details about current employment positions are shown below.
Many thanks to Julie Janowitz and Karrie Pece for planning and facilitating our tour and to the AutonomyWorks employees for sharing their stories. You can learn more about AutonomyWorks by visiting their website at:
Computer Associate
Location: Downers Grove or Remote Chicagoland Area
Skills required: Strong computer skills, reading, attention to detail
Hours: Part-time only, minimum of 25 hours/week
Salary: $13.25/hour
Sign up for an upcoming Job Shadow Event: https://forms.gle/Loh4U9YBLQ4ew17o8
Manufacturing Associate
Location: Batavia/West Chicago, IL
Skills Required: Simple manufacturing tasks, standing, reaching, grabbing
Hours: Part-time only, minimum of 16 hours/week
Variety of shifts available: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Salary: $14.00/hour
Additional Details: Job coaches and sensory room on site. Pre-employment training available. Flexible scheduling.
Sign up for an upcoming Job Shadow Event: https://forms.gle/iX5pDtZ6fTmDNxodA