Autism Navigator

**Autism Navigator - PTR**

**Position Title**:
Autism Navigator

**Division/Department**:
Psychosocial

**Reports to**:
Director, Psychosocial & Adult Services

**Positions Supervised**:
n/a

**Affiliation**:
HSA

**HSCIS Code**:
44840

**HSP Classification**

Discipline Allied to Social Work Grade I (a) Bachelor

**Pay Grade**:
Wage Schedule I, $42.27 - $52.81

**Profile**:
P1

**Start Date**

July 8th, 2025

**About Us**:
The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services to enhance the quality of life for children, youth and adults with disabilities, and their families, in ways that foster inclusion in all aspects of life. Our belief that every person is born with the ability to succeed in life on their own terms, has enabled us to serve children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families since 1969, when we were first established as the BC Neurological Association.

**About the Opportunity**:
**A Day in the Life of a BCCFA Autism Navigator**:

- Manage program referrals, intakes, case management, and discharge of clients, including relevant administrative tasks
- Provide psychosocial supports to families of autistic children or youth as they go through the autism assessment process, both virtually and in-person, including, but not limited to: providing information and psycho-education about autism and the autism system of care, system navigation support, and providing supportive listening and solution-focused brief counselling interventions
- Provide accompaniment to in-person appointments related to autism assessment
- Answer one-off resource calls, support families to connect to appropriate services
- Create and run group opportunities for parents and caregivers, in collaboration with other BCCFA staff
- Collaborate and build relationships with autism assessment clinics (public and private)
- Maintain up to date records that meet agency and regulatory body requirements
- Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, medical liaison meetings, and in-services
- Undertake additional responsibilities as directed

**Qualifications**

**Education, Training and Experience**:

- Degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in pediatrics &/or in a community program is preferred
- Experience supporting families to navigate autism system of care is an asset
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

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**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Practices with a commitment to inclusive practice and family centered care
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of neurodiversity and neurodiversity affirming practice
- Proven collaboration, communication and consultation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven organization and time management skills are required
- Ability to adapt to change and embrace new technology
- Competency using a virtual platform, electronic client record system and word processing software

**Working Conditions & Provisos**:

- Criminal Record Check
- Valid driver’s license with reliable use of car for work with business insurance
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

**Benefits & Perks**:
Our workplace culture embraces Hope, Kindness, Collaboration, Innovation and Family. We offer meaningful benefits and perks that make a difference for you and your family. _Here are some of them._
- Extended Health and Dental plan
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Collaborative team environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Free Onsite Parking
- Flexible working hours
- Remote working
- Workplace wellness programs
- Paid Sick leave

Closing Date for Internal Applications: June 15th, 2025

Closing Date for External Applications: Open until filled.