Autistic Peer Facilitator - Autistic Community Group Co-Faciliatator

Wage: $30/hour + 10% in lieu of benefits ($33/hr)
Hours: Part time, fixed term: January to August 2026
Locations: Virtual/Remote

The job posting will close on December 9, 2025 or once the position is filled. 

About the Autistic Community Group: 

• The purpose of the Autistic Community Group (ACG) is to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where individuals (18+) discuss topics about the autistic experience among peers and supported by the leadership of Autistic Peer Facilitators. Each month, the group explores a new topic, developed by the Autistic peer facilitators and inspired by participant suggestions.

• The ACG meets virtually once a month, first Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:30PM

Position Description

CAN is seeking to contract an Autistic-identifying part-time facilitator to co-lead the CAN Autistic Community Group (ACG). As a facilitator, your role is to create a welcoming and inclusive group environment and help facilitate meaningful group discussions and connections. You will be co-facilitating this group with 1-2 other Peer Facilitators.

Key Functions

• Attend initial facilitator training (note: may be other training opportunities throughout the year).
• Co-facilitating the CAN Autistic Community Group once a month. This includes co-leading the group in structured and unstructured discussion time, moderating chat, and providing support as needed to participants throughout the meeting.
• Ensuring all participants have equal opportunity to participate and engage in the meeting (this may include timekeeping and supporting the group to stay on topic of the discussion).
• Recording attendance, taking meeting notes and completing CAN communication logs after meeting sessions.
• Willing to share lived experiences as an Autistic individual
• Completing meeting preparation and post-meeting debriefing (example: reviewing meeting notes and participant follow up) as needed.
• Participating in additional team meetings as needed with co-facilitators and CAN Mental Health and Wellness team.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• In depth understanding of the various challenges Autistic youth face in the community, including lived experience as an Autistic individual (formal diagnosis not required). 
• Passion for building meaningful connections and guiding conversations. 
• Confident and comfortable with leading groups and managing positive communication between group members. Ability to foster discussions and connections.
• Knowledge of existing community and other resources for Autistic adults. 
• Strong team player: willing to collaborate and be flexible.

Assets (helpful skills and knowledge to have)

• Previous participation in other CAN Youth and Adult Programming.
• Prior experience facilitating groups or training is preferred, particularly with autistic youth and adults. 
• Confident and comfortable with written communication (i.e., writing emails, providing feedback etc.) 

We encourage individuals with varying abilities and backgrounds to apply. Your perspective and ideas are valuable to us. If you're passionate about supporting autistic youth and adults, we want to hear from you! We thank all of those who apply but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Please note that all chosen candidates will need to successfully complete our online criminal record check to move forward in the hiring process. Additionally, successful candidates/new employees must complete all training and necessary paperwork prior to starting the program.

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