Social Experience Guide
Top Benefits
About the role
This application requires you to submit a video highlighting your skills, expertise, and why you are the ideal candidate for the role. If a video is not provided, a cover letter will be necessary. Failure to provide a cover video or letter will result in a declined applicat****ion.
About AAFS:
The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary (AAFS) is a vibrant community organization that provides social and recreational programs for individuals with autism or who identify as being on the spectrum. We are located on Treaty 7 territory (Mohkinstsis/Calgary) and create spaces where everyone belongs.
Position Overview:
We’re looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our team as Social Experience Guides. This role is perfect for someone who values building meaningful connections and supporting neurodivergent community members in their social journey.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Facilitate social and recreational activities in our various programs (AAFSter School, LAAFS, Adult, and Summer programs, etc.).
- Create safe spaces for social exploration and relationship building.
- Contribute to program planning and development.
- Support participants in developing social thinking and life skills.
- Ultimately, we want you to experience the fun along with our members.
What Makes You Great for This Role:
- Personal or professional experience with neurodiversity (lived experience is valued)
- Passion for creating inclusive spaces and building community.
- The ability to adjust communication styles to meet different needs.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and growth.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
We Value:
- Diverse perspectives and experiences
- Creative problem-solving approaches
- Authentic relationship building
- Understanding of neurodivergent experiences
- A commitment to unconditional acceptance, inclusivity and respect for our members, staff, and work environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Meaningful work making real community impact
- Flexible scheduling options
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, from our South Clubhouse: 8228 MacLeod Trail SE, Unit 220
Qualifications**:**
- Must be 18+ years old.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence with a clean record
- Preference is given to those with 3 years of uninterrupted vehicle insurance and no at-fault accidents.
- Currently enrolled in a human service course or degree stream; this role is ideal for your work experience!
- Clean Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Intervention Record Check.
All offers are contingent on providing a clean Police Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and a clear Intervention Record Check (2 documents).
AAFS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all neurotypes, backgrounds, and experiences.
About Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary
The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary ("AAFS") provides respite care in a social/recreational environment for families with children-teens-adults in the Autism/Aspergers/PDD spectrum in Calgary and the surrounding area. We recognize that everyone has unique social abilities, and we do our best to expand on those skills. The outings are in a group atmosphere with AAFS leaders promoting socialization, all while building on friendships.
Social Experience Guide
Top Benefits
About the role
This application requires you to submit a video highlighting your skills, expertise, and why you are the ideal candidate for the role. If a video is not provided, a cover letter will be necessary. Failure to provide a cover video or letter will result in a declined applicat****ion.
About AAFS:
The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary (AAFS) is a vibrant community organization that provides social and recreational programs for individuals with autism or who identify as being on the spectrum. We are located on Treaty 7 territory (Mohkinstsis/Calgary) and create spaces where everyone belongs.
Position Overview:
We’re looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our team as Social Experience Guides. This role is perfect for someone who values building meaningful connections and supporting neurodivergent community members in their social journey.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Facilitate social and recreational activities in our various programs (AAFSter School, LAAFS, Adult, and Summer programs, etc.).
- Create safe spaces for social exploration and relationship building.
- Contribute to program planning and development.
- Support participants in developing social thinking and life skills.
- Ultimately, we want you to experience the fun along with our members.
What Makes You Great for This Role:
- Personal or professional experience with neurodiversity (lived experience is valued)
- Passion for creating inclusive spaces and building community.
- The ability to adjust communication styles to meet different needs.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and growth.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
We Value:
- Diverse perspectives and experiences
- Creative problem-solving approaches
- Authentic relationship building
- Understanding of neurodivergent experiences
- A commitment to unconditional acceptance, inclusivity and respect for our members, staff, and work environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Meaningful work making real community impact
- Flexible scheduling options
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, from our South Clubhouse: 8228 MacLeod Trail SE, Unit 220
Qualifications**:**
- Must be 18+ years old.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence with a clean record
- Preference is given to those with 3 years of uninterrupted vehicle insurance and no at-fault accidents.
- Currently enrolled in a human service course or degree stream; this role is ideal for your work experience!
- Clean Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Intervention Record Check.
All offers are contingent on providing a clean Police Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and a clear Intervention Record Check (2 documents).
AAFS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all neurotypes, backgrounds, and experiences.
About Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary
The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary ("AAFS") provides respite care in a social/recreational environment for families with children-teens-adults in the Autism/Aspergers/PDD spectrum in Calgary and the surrounding area. We recognize that everyone has unique social abilities, and we do our best to expand on those skills. The outings are in a group atmosphere with AAFS leaders promoting socialization, all while building on friendships.