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.

Social Experience Guide

AAFS is seeking passionate dependable and proactive individuals to join our team asSocial Experience Guides. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by building meaningful connections supporting neurodivergent community members and helping create safe engaging social experiences.

We are looking for team members who areself-starters strong problem-solvers reliable critical thinkers and confident in supporting and managing behaviours with patience empathy and professionalism.

Application Requirement

As part of your application you must submit acover letterhighlighting your skills experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Position Overview

As a Social Experience Guide you will help facilitate social and recreational programs for youth and adults in various recreational programs. You will play an important role in creating welcoming inclusive and engaging environments where participants can build confidence relationships and life skills.

What Youll Be Doing

• Facilitate social and recreational activities across AAFS programs
• Create safe inclusive spaces for social exploration and relationship building
• Support participants in developing social thinking emotional regulation and life skills
• Contribute to program planning preparation and development
• Respond thoughtfully and effectively to behaviours and changing participant needs
• Work collaboratively with team members while also taking initiative independently
• Bring energy flexibility and a genuine sense of fun to each program

What Makes You a Strong Candidate

• Personal or professional experience with neurodiversity; lived experience is highly valued
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for inclusive community-building
• Ability to adapt communication styles to meet a range of needs
• Confidence in behaviour support problem-solving and making sound decisions in the moment
• Reliable mature and able to take initiative without constant direction
• Commitment to ongoing learning reflection and growth
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills

What We Value

• Diverse perspectives and lived experiences
• Creative and practical problem-solving
• Authentic relationship-building
• Understanding and respect for neurodivergent experiences
• Unconditional acceptance inclusivity and respect for our members staff and workplace

Benefits

• Supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work with real community impact
• Flexible scheduling options
• Access to mental health supports through Homewood

Location

Calgary Alberta
South Clubhouse:8228 MacLeod Trail SE Unit 220 and various locations throughout the city dependant on activities

Qualifications

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends
• Must be18 years of age or older
• ValidClass 5 Alberta drivers licencewith a clean driving record
• Preference given to candidates with3 years of uninterrupted vehicle insuranceandno at-fault accidents
• Currently enrolled in a human services course or degree stream or bring relevant lived caregiving parenting community-based or professional experience that supports success in this role
• We welcome applicants withmature life experience including parents caregivers and individuals with experience supporting children youth or adults in community family or support settings
• Able to provide aclean Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Searchand aclear Intervention Record Check
• All offers of employment are contingent upon submission of both required checks

AAFS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all neurotypes backgrounds and experiences.

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