camp counselor

care coordinator

program assistant

director of people & culture

communication specialist

Autism Ontario

Work from home is a plus. Pay is average if that. Management is all people grandfathered in from years of service with Autism Ontario organizing events etc. most do not have the tools to manage a team. Benefits are probably the poorest I have ever encountered across the sector. Poor personal and sick leave. Many unqualified staff but they needed bodies to fill their contract with AccessOAP. 

Complete lack of procedures leads to extremes disorganization. Policies are lacking with promises they are under development. 

They lose a lot of good competent staff simply due to poor management and working amongst individuals who are not equipped for their roles so strong staff are over burdened. 

These positions are not secure as they depend on Ministry contracts so I would strongly advise to give a considerable amount of thought before leaving secure employment. I’m 

Discuss with management on action plans for upcoming events. I have been able to develop marketing platforms that better optimize brand awareness, while providing opportunities for involvement and corporate sponsorship. I work within an engaging team that is very supportive. The hardest part of my job is the most creative aspect, in the sense that I tend to create an opportunity out of each hurdle. working at autism ontario brings with it elements of achievement because I am able to see the potential in people with ASD and add value to their existence particularly through creating new learning programs.

It is a chapter-based organization where each chapter runs their own programs, camps, etc. At the chapter level, it is great! Learned more through these programs than anywhere else. 

With that said, once interactions with provincial office began, my experience (any many others') became negative.  There are no processes in place to make complaints passed a chapter level, making it nearly impossible for conflict resolution. Many people quit/left because interactions with Provincial office made the job very negative. 

All in all, at a chapter level it is an amazing experience. Volunteering will be nothing but positive and the families are all amazing.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Being able to serve humanity and bring your expertise to ensure the dollar is stretched.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is no stress at the job, everybody wants to ensure that the folks on Autism Spectrum are served.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly, everybody rolls up their sleeves from the CEO downward and works for one common cause.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It is different for each job type.

Dealt with customers in person and on the phone; making sure to smile when your on the phone because a smile can be heard on the phone.
Updated and maintained the filing system, answered phones, took messages, processed all types of mail, letter, email, created reports, mail merges labels and letters.
Booked reservations, sent out invitations, boxed up gifts and various inventory items.
Operated various types of office equipment and general office duties

Supervisor set expectations and gave constructive feedback. Before session meetings and debriefing were always helpful. Sessions were programmed to be inclusive, fun and developmentally appropriate. Staff have positive relationship, i.e., friendly and supportive, and they treat youths with kindness while trying to get them involved in the activities. 
Staff also interacted with the caregiver during drop-off and pick-up. 

Overall, a fun, positive, and safe learning environment. Unfortunately, work was part-time and contractual. 

If you want to help families living with Autism and enjoy remote work this organization is good to work for. They are government funded and that is good and bad. The funding does not trickle down very well and compensation is not great. Raises are literally non existent unless you work in the Provincial Office. There is a clique environment for sure between local offices/chapters and the Provincial Office. It is a personal preference if reward for making a difference is worth the politics.

Loved this job, very good for a student in the psychology or child care field. Short shifts worked with school schedules and other commitments, and you had the option for more if you wanted. Advancement happened quickly and was based on work ethic and experience which was great! The organization had to cancel programs due to a lack of funding which resulted in my position being terminated. I have not ben back since they have reopened the programs.

I find it was rewarding to be trained and to get to know the kids better everyday.  To know their likes and dislikes.  Fellow workers helped each other out and gave a hand or ear when necessary.
I was amazed by the progress the children made by the end of the program.  They are smart and sometimes need extra time to learn.

A grass-roots, non-profit organization dedicated to the awareness and advocacy of people with ASD.

It was extremely rewarding to be a part of something much larger than myself.

Working contractually as a marketing consultant afforded me flexibility and autonomy in my work.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Camp counselor 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Care coordinator 4 salaries reported	$63,750 per year
Program assistant 5 salaries reported	$46,500 per year
Director of people & culture 3 salaries reported	$88,833 per year
Communication specialist 3 salaries reported	$65,667 per year

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