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Background

Autism Community Alliance (ACA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that welcomes all neurodivergent young adults (18 in age) interested in our vocational, recreational and social programming that fosters connections with families and communities in the DC metro area. Our programming is geared towards those that need close, direct personal care support to strengthen their independence with activities of daily living and communication.

ACA is operating out of a local community church in Springfield, VA. We are a relatively new nonprofit that was founded in 2021. We currently operate between 9:30 am to 2:30 pm 2 days a week on Mondays and Fridays. As our client base increases, we anticipate operating 3-4 days a week. We have had one Saturday respite session, but that is currently on hold till able to recruit more volunteers. The church has donated the use of their spaces and we will need to clear them out on a daily basis, at a minimum, for the church’s use on various days and Sundays.

Our programming is geared toward community engagement and our participants leave the church once or twice daily. Each participant aka “camper” will have a 1:1 personal attendant to help them with their daily activities. Our program activities include, but were not limited to: morning coffee/tea/hot chocolate social, daily walks, shopping for groceries, volunteering at food banks, group games, movement breaks, arts and crafts, cooking activities, eating at restaurants, going to movies and museums.

Overview

The Assistant Program Manager must be flexible and think outside the box in order to adapt the presentation of activities and materials to meet the needs of ACA clients and the need for any sudden schedule changes. The APM will accompany and supervise attendants and/or volunteers to all activities.

We are seeking a compassionate, light hearted, professional, energetic, flexible, confident, team player who enjoys working directly with the neurodivergent community. A sense of humor is important! We welcome individuals with initiative and fresh ideas. The president and/or program manager will offer training and supervision to this position to ensure a smooth transition. As ACA grows, we prefer to promote within as new positions arise.

Duties

Coordinate the set up of rooms and clearing and cleaning of rooms each day.

Develop and maintain inventory of food, drink and craft supplies.

Ensure materials are sorted in orderly fashion each day of programming.

Assist with program implementation.

Assist and support campers as needed.

Attend meetings with the ACA president as needed for networking.

Assist President and/or Board Member with introductory training that will be for Saturday respite volunteers (offered the hour prior to their start date).

Act as the lead Program Manager when the President and/or Program Manager on leave.

Hours

Mondays and Fridays, 9am-3:30 pm

Program Planning, 2 hours weekly

1-2 Saturdays/month, 11:30-5:30pm, for respite (CURRENTLY ON HOLD)

Hours are year round, at this time program hours are posted monthly

Weather closing will align with local school districts

Time off requests will require 2-4 weeks notice

Highly Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication skills

Experience working directly with family members of developmental disabled

Experience working with autism and developmental disabilities

Familiarity with Canva, Google Slides, Docs, Jamboard … or ability to quickly learn

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising and training

Special education or Psychology background

Other notes

Any expenditures must receive prior approval from the ACA president.

Must have own transportation, car insurance and be fully vaccinated for COVID per current CDC guidelines.

Salary

$20-27 hourly, based on experience, for part-time work initially around 60 hours monthly and as the clientele grows up to 115 hours monthly.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.85 - $27.67 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person