Career Opportunities

Full Time Employment Facilitator

Adolescent and Adult Services -Program Facilitator

Full Time Occupational Therapist

Full Time Speech Language Pathologist

Full Time Early Intervention Therapist (EIT)

Part-Time Permanent Morning Wake- Up Staff

Full Time Employment Facilitator – Lethbridge//Medicine Hat

POSITION: Full-time employment (37.5 hours per week)

TERM: Contract to August 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension

Inclusive employers outpace their competitors by harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and potential of a diverse workforce.  Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) is a national employment initiative that supports employers to hire inclusively. Since 2014, RWA has supported businesses to hire more than 4,200 employees who are on the autism spectrum or have an intellectual disability.   RWA’s Alberta delivery partner, Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS) is seeking an Inclusive Employment Facilitator to grow the RWA program in the Medicine Hat and Lethbridge areas.  Although position will be based out of Lethbridge, travel to Medicine Hat will be required on at least a bi-monthly basis. 

Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS) (www.autism.ca) is an Alberta-based registered charitable organization providing comprehensive service for people with autism and related condition. We continuously grow to meet the needs of our changing and diverse society. At SASS we view our employees as our strength and are committed to professional growth, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits plan and a supportive team environment.

About the Role

Do you have experience building relationships with employers? Do you have a talent for making connections and creating linkages across sectors? The successful candidate will be responsible for developing connections and partnerships with employers of all kinds, employment agencies, and a ready, willing, and able workforce of job seekers with autism and/or an intellectual disability. 

This position reports to SASS’ Executive Director.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct business outreach & engagement across various sectors and industries to promote the value of inclusive hiring.
• Engage employers to diversify their hiring practices and expand recruitment and hiring of people on the autism spectrum or with an intellectual disability.
• Link hiring demand to qualified talent pool & build community capacity to support job seekers and employees with an intellectual disability or autism.
• Develop partnerships with community supported employment agencies and developmental service organizations to identify job seekers to fill open roles.
• Deliver presentations and information tools for business groups to promote the employment of people with an intellectual disability or who are on the autism spectrum.
• Collect and document stories of successful hires.

 Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate and ongoing information dissemination, development of tools and resources, and development and delivery of public awareness efforts.
• Participate in national RWA communication and marketing campaign activities, including use of social media, LinkedIn, etc.
• Attend monthly national RWA team conference calls.
• Liaise and maintain working relationship with RWA national team and provincial partners.
• Meet all reporting and documentation requirements of the national RWA program, including but not limited to completion of quarterly reporting and maintenance of client management data base.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Commitment to full inclusion for people with an intellectual disability and autism, including the right to employment and economic participation in the community.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with talent to communicate effectively with people of all walks of life and experiences
• Strong knowledge of local labour market issues and trends.
• Experience in employment equity, diversity, and inclusion is an asset.
• Knowledge of issues and barriers faced by people with intellectual disability and autism in accessing the labour market is a plus.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
• Experience working in a community development framework.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications and client relationship management software.
• Aptitude for learning new online systems and tools.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g. Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Services, Disability Studies, Education) or equivalent experience.

 Working Conditions

• It is anticipated that the successful candidate will primarily be working from home (i.e., when not interacting with employers or agencies).      
• Flexibility is required based on deadlines and requirements. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Applicants Must

• Submit a cover letter with their resume
• Produce a clean criminal reference check, which includes vulnerable sector screening
• Possess a valid Alberta driver’s license and vehicle for the purposes of work

SASS is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment, which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our organization’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our communities, in which we live and serve.

The application deadline is October 4, 2023. Please submit your resume and cover letter stating your interest to:

Kimberley Ward – Executive Director

Society for Autism Support and Services

Email: wardk@autism.ca

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Adolescent and Adult Services Program

Facilitator / Job Coach

Are you passionate about facilitating growth and learning?  Do you want to make a positive impact on participant’s lives by supporting them to acquire new skills and knowledge?  If yes, come join our team!

The Adolescent and Adult Services Program (AAS) is currently looking for a passionate and motivated Full-Time Facilitator/Job Coach to join our team!  The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of multiple participants in a variety of skill-based programs within the Adolescent and Adult Services Program including employment readiness programs, work experience programs, as well as providing direct support to participants affiliated with the Ready Willing and Able (RWA) program.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing key representative and case management duties for AAS participants including:

• Scheduling and facilitating group and individual programming or skill sessions.

• In conjunction with the multidisciplinary Clinical Team, developing participant goals and Action Plans.

• Implementing participant’s goals and Action Plans, collecting and objectively evaluating data and monitoring participant’s progress.

• Supporting RWA participants and employers through job coaching and acting as a liaison between the client, guardians, inclusive employer partners and the Clinical Team.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Must be fluent in English and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, guardians and employers.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Comfort with complex mental health issues.
• An understanding of trauma informed care.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Confidence and independence with interactions and meetings with clients, guardians and employers.
• Flexibility with work schedule. The hours of work are primarily daytime hours, Monday to Friday, however occasional evenings and weekends are required (i.e., based on program and participant support needs).
• A reliable vehicle, as travel is required.
• Valid Standard First Aide & CPR Level C.
• Clear Police Check and Vulnerable Sector check.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status (2 doses).

Qualifications:

• A. in Psychology or related discipline or Post-Secondary Diploma in a related field
• A minimum of two years experience working with autistic individuals
• Experience with adolescents and adults is highly preferred

Please submit your resume and cover letter stating your interest to:

Program Coordinator – Adolescent and Adult Services

Society for Autism Support and Services

Email: greigj@autism.ca

This posting will close on Monday, October 2^nd at 4:00pm.  Late candidates will not be considered, and only those suitable will be contacted for an interview.

SASS is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment, which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our organization’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our communities, in which we live and serve.

Full Time (1.0) Occupational Therapist

Full Time (1.0) Speech Language Pathologist

This position commences mid-late July 2023. As a member of a dynamic trans-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to provide consultation and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and program staff within a variety of home, community, preschool and specialized settings. Intensive training and ongoing mentorship from a supportive team will be provided regarding SASS’ philosophy, including  the use of AAC, Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural interventions, focus on engagement and individualized learning. We offer flexible hours, a competitive benefits package, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Travel within the city of Calgary and surrounding area is expected.

Qualifications: Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a recognized University; a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. The successful applicant must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).  

Please submit your resume to: Dana Bryer, SLP Department Supervisor bryerd@autism.ca

Society for Autism Support and Services

404 – 94 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0E8 TEL: 403.258.5504

https://www.autism.ca  

SASS acknowledges the traditional territories of the Peoples of the Treaty 7 region and Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community. We value equity, diversity and inclusion within our agency culture to embrace the uniqueness of individuals and be representative of the Canadian population, perspectives, and experiences. We will actively work to recognize, develop and promote initiatives towards equity, diversity, and inclusion in our programming, hiring and promotion policies, and organized events.

Full Time Early Intervention Therapist (EIT)

Our Early Intervention Program requires enthusiastic and motivated Early Intervention Therapists to join our team!

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing direct support to preschool aged children within the SASS classrooms, possible integrated environments, and in the child and family’s home.  Transporting children daily with the use of a personal vehicle to/from classrooms/school and the child’s home is a requirement (car seats and training provided).

The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, exceptional time management skills, enjoy working with children, be able to work within a multidisciplinary team and be familiar with Society for Autism Support and Services’ philosophy of care.

REQUIREMENTS

• Use of personal vehicle: transportation of children required
• Fluent in English (verbally and written)
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
• Clear Police and Child Welfare Checks
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status

COVID-19 MEASURES

• PPE provided
• Daily Health Assessments
• Enhanced Cleaning
• Classroom Cohorts

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma (min 2 years) or B.A. in Psychology or related discipline.

Experience working with children an asset.

Submit Résumé and Cover Letter to:

EIP Program Supervisors

Society for Autism Support and Services

404-94^th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2J 0E8

Email: eipsupervisor@autism.ca

Website: https://www.autism.ca

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Part-Time Permanent Morning Wake-Up Staff

Hours of work:

Monday-Friday 6:30 am-9:30 am

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Out-of-Home Living Supervisor, the Morning Wake Up staff will implement individualized programming in the areas of behaviour management, communication, safety/pre-vocational skills, and daily living skills.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have strong skills in the areas of verbal and written communication, motivation, and teamwork.

Enrollment in a Human Services Diploma or Degree from a recognized college or university is preferred. Experience working with children and/or children with disabilities and a current First Aid/CPR certificate are considered to be an asset.

Please submit a resume via email to Out-of-Home Living Supervisor OOHLP@autism.ca

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