Kolkata: India Autism Center (IAC), a
pioneering non-profit organization committed to building a world-class,
inclusive support system for individuals with autism and related developmental
conditions, has announced the launch of its Caregiver Hiring and Outreach
Programme. This transformative initiative aims to recruit and train
approximately 300 highly skilled caregivers, including nurses and special
educators in an equal ratio, who will serve as full-time support
professionals at - Samavesh, IAC’s purpose-built residential care
facility set to open in November 2026.
Designed to set a new benchmark in
specialized caregiving, the programme includes an intensive three-month
orientation curriculum that blends technical expertise with compassionate,
empathetic engagement with neurodivergent individuals. The training equips
candidates with advanced caregiving skills, focusing on cutting-edge behaviour
management techniques, specialized communication strategies tailored for
children on the autism spectrum, and ethics-driven, dignity-centred care
practices. The objective is to ensure that every individual at Samavesh
receives personalized, structured support within a safe and supportive
environment.
At Samavesh, these caregivers will
play a central role in every individual’s holistic development. Their
responsibilities will extend beyond routine health monitoring to include
supporting adaptive life-skill development, facilitating community integration
activities, fostering emotional well-being, and providing consistent,
relationship-based care that strengthens each child’s confidence and
independence.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr.
Jaishankar Natarajan, Chief Executive Officer and Director, India Autism Center,
said, “The Caregiver Programme is not merely a recruitment effort, it is a
meaningful step toward strengthening dignity, enhancing quality of life, and
ensuring long-term support for the people we serve. At India Autism Center, our
goal has always been to build a holistic ecosystem of care that empowers
individuals under the spectrum through structured support, skilled
professionals, and evidence-based practices. By undertaking the rigorous
training of almost 300+ participants, we are taking another significant step
towards raising national standards for specialized residential care in India.
The response so far has been extremely encouraging, and we look forward to
welcoming our first cohort of committed, mission-driven professionals.”
This innovative programme aligns with
the greater vision of IAC, to create an exceptional and inclusive model of
personalized services for people living with autism. This training aims to
strengthen the caregiving workforce through specialised skill-building that
helps caregivers support greater independence and dignity in the communities
they serve.