Support Specialist : AANE Individual and Family Services

Title : Support Specialist (25 Hours)

Salary : $20-22 / hour

Department : Individual and Family Services, AANE

Reports to : Assistant Director or Senior Manager

Job Description

Individual & Family Services (IFS) manages over 700 inquiries for help each month and 30+ groups per week. The IFS Support Specialist plays a crucial role within the Individual and Family Services (IFS) department at AANE. This position involves offering vital support to Autistic individuals, parents, caregivers, family members, and professionals working with Autistic individuals. The IFS Support Specialist is responsible for delivering coaching, consultations, support, information, and resources to meet the needs of AANE constituents.

Organization Description : Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) helps Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives. We provide individuals, families, and professionals with education, community and support, in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.

Diversity Statement

AANE's Commitment to Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Team :

As a global leader in promoting neurodiverse environments in all aspects of society, AANE is deeply committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the communities we serve and in our own workplace. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and identities, including racial, neurodiverse, and gender-diverse professionals. We strongly encourage individuals of color, neurodivergent professionals, and people of all gender identities and expressions to apply for this and other job opportunities with our organization. Please consider joining us.

Responsibilities

Direct Client Service Responsibilities (70-90% of hours) :

The IFS Support Specialist will engage in various activities to provide direct client support, including but not limited to :

• Group Facilitation : Lead and facilitate support groups and educational sessions.

Group types : LGBTQ+, Women's, Autistic Adult

Meeting Attendance (10-20% of hours) :

Support Specialists will participate in a variety of meetings, including :

Other responsibilities (10-20%) :

AANE is committed to providing the highest level of support to its constituents and is dedicated to continuous improvement in service standards and program development. As such, the percentages provided for responsibilities are flexible and subject to adjustment based on service demand and community needs.