Community Navigator

Do you have a passion for supporting autistic and other neurodivergent individuals and their families?

Do you have education related to autism and neurodivergence? Are you experienced and comfortable working one-on-one with self-advocates, and with children and families?

Do you like and have experience developing and delivering groups, workshops presentations, etc?

Do you want to continue to learn and grow as a professional working in the neurodiversity field?

Are you ready and able to be a part of a small team that does a lot!?

Autism Yukon is looking for a Community Navigator to join our team. Roles include, but are not limited to:

• Offering navigation support to individuals and families who connect with Autism Yukon.
• Coordinating, planning, organizing and delivering programs, groups and events in conjunction with other Autism Yukon Staff and/or contractors.
• If you have read the add this far then you will know to include a one sentence description of why you live/love the Yukon in your cover letter.
• Conducting sensory room orientations and supporting sensory room visits, including room set up and cleaning.
• Preparing, designing and providing presentations, trainings and webinars to the community and other organizations.
• Participating in professional development and training required to complete duties.
• Providing information and guidance to the general public, organizations, programs and services trying to be more neurodivergent friendly.
• Coordinating and supporting Autism Yukon community events.
• Participating in groups and committees outside of Autism Yukon when requested.
• Assisting with grant applications and research, when needed.
• Completing general agency tasks and responsibilities.
• Completing general office duties, including cleaning office space, bathroom, etc.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education in field of neurodiversity and/or disability is mandatory . Previous work experience with autistic or other neurodivergent individuals i s required . If you have continued to read this far then you will now know to make the subject line in your email to us “This sounds like the perfect job for me”. Fluency in French or another language will be considered an asset, as well as lived experience.

Wage: $35.00 per hour + $3,350 health benefit per fiscal year.

This is a .75 FTE (28 hours per week) position, with an immediate start date. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required.

Contact [email protected]for a complete job description. Applicants who have not requested the job description and/or apply through this portal will not be considered. If you have continued to read this far then you know that you must submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] . Your cover letter must indicate why you feel you are the right candidate for this position.

We will reach out to applicants that we deem have the education and experience that we are looking for and set up an interview.