Do you have a passion for supporting autistic and other neurodivergent individuals and their families?
Are you experienced and comfortable working one-on-one with self-advocates, and with children and families?
Do you like developing and delivering groups, workshops, presentations, etc.?
Do you want to continue to learn and grow as a professional working in the disability 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 cleaning.
- Preparing 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.
- Co-cordinating and supporting Autism Yukon community events (usually outside of regular work hours).
- 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.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications: Education in field of neurodiversity and/or disability is required. Previous work experience with autistic or other neurodivergent individuals is 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 will be considered an asset. Self-advocates are encouraged to apply.
Wage: $35.00 per hour + $1,000 health benefit per fiscal year.
This is a .5 FTE (18.75 hours per week) position, with a start date of December 2025 or January 2026. Occasional 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 only reach out to those that are short-listed for an interview.