For all positions, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@autismdelaware.org.

Advocacy Coordinator, Part-Time

 

The Part-time Advocacy Coordinator reports to the Executive Director, and works closely with the senior leadership team and other advocacy stakeholders in the community.  The individual in this position represents Autism Delaware and the needs of Delaware’s autism community before the General Assembly, partnering with stakeholders and state and other nonprofit agencies to bring key issues affecting the autism community before these bodies; coordinate the activities of team and stakeholder members; draft policy and position statements; and attend key committee meetings throughout the state.

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Assistant Director of Community Living and Adult Services

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate person to join our team. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director of Adult Services to oversee and manage all aspects of community living programs and services. This position requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills to ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for our participants

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Associate Executive Director

The Associate Executive Director is a member of the Staff Leadership team and directs the administrative work necessary to develop and implement agency services, programs, and budgets.  The individual assures compliance with all audits of financial statements and federal mandates of the agency’s programs; provides executive leadership to all department activities; fosters relationships with Autism Delaware’s many constituencies, including families, self-advocates, state agencies, and donors; directs communications and fundraising initiatives; maintains best practices in all areas of responsibility; and assists the Executive Director, and assumes the role of the Executive Director in their absence.

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Bilingual (English/Spanish) Family Support Provider, Part-Time 

FSPs help families navigate educational, therapeutic, and social services systems, coach families on developing advocacy skills and making informed decisions, serve as an emotional support and positive role model to parents and caregivers, and work with families to solve problems related to the care of their child or youth. These tasks require scheduling regular meetings with their assigned families and maintaining documentation of services through an electronic database. Knowledge of Delaware service systems and the range of resources available is essential.  The employee must be able to share that knowledge effectively during family meetings and consultation with professionals.

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Direct Support Professional (DSP), Part-Time and Full-Time

 

We have immediate openings for full- and part-time work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Successful applicants will develop and provide support strategies associated with placing and supporting people with unique abilities to help them find employment and participate in their communities through interning, volunteering and recreation. Autism Delaware provides the best services possible to our participants while allowing our DSP’s to use their skills, strengths, and talents to enrich the lives of those we support.

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Family Support Provider / Part-Time

 

The overall responsibility of the FSP role is to provide confidential, one-on-one support and coaching to families of children with autism spectrum disorder.  FSPs assist families in navigating educational, therapeutic and social services systems, coach families on developing advocacy skills and making informed decisions, serve as an emotional support and positive role model to parents and caregivers, and work with families in solving problems related to the care of their child or youth. The FSP is responsible for scheduling regular meetings with their assigned families and maintaining documentation of services provided through our electronic database.

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Family Support Program Manager/Full Time

 

The Family Service Program Manager enjoys working in a team environment as a leader who is responsible for day-to-day operations and staff support and growth. The Program Manager holds an active behavioral health license, such as an LCSW or LPCMH. Working closely with the Director of Family Services, the Program Manager supports staff clinical supervision for family peer support provider staff, and must be able to build positive relationships with team members, other internal departments, and community partners. He/she/they support our outstanding staff team by promoting positive work culture and staff self-care, and operational functions, such as approving payroll and time off requests, assisting with quality assurance and PHI compliance monitoring, staff training, and assisting with hiring and onboarding.

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