Empowerment Coach
Supportive Tailored Autism Respite Services (STARS)
STARS provides person-directed, neurodiversity-affirming support to Autistic individuals and those with Intellectual Disabilities. Our goal is to support each person in building confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in both employment and community settings.
Learn more: www.starsns.ca
About the Role
STARS is hiring Empowerment Coaches to support job seekers, employees, and community members with autism and/or intellectual disabilities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide individualized, strengths-based coaching in workplace and community settings
- Support individuals in building skills for employment, independence, and everyday life
- Provide strategies and practical supports for communication, self-advocacy, and problem-solving
- Support navigation of workplace expectations, routines, and challenges
- Support participation in community activities, social connections, and skill-building (may include transporting individuals)
- Collaborate with employers when appropriate and with consent
- Encourage confidence, independence, and decision-making
- Model strategies and gradually fade supports as independence increases
- Adapt supports to individual goals, needs, and communication/learning styles
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Complete documentation (session notes, progress updates, reports, create visuals as needed)
- Participate in training, supervision, and team communication
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Note: This role focuses on coaching, skill development, and building long-term independence. Empowerment Coaches do not complete tasks for individuals and do not provide personal care.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting Autistic individuals and/or individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
- Experience with skill-building, coaching or support, constructive feedback, and problem-solving
- Ability to support individuals in building independence without taking over tasks
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong time management
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills (with individuals, families, and employers when appropriate)
- Reliable, compassionate, and adaptable, with a calm and respectful approach
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries
- Comfortable working in a variety of settings (community, workplace, occasional virtually)
- Open to feedback, learning, and ongoing professional development
Requirements:
- Availability across a minimum of 3 days per week
- Criminal record check & vulnerable sector check (required upon hiring)
- References required
- Either:
- Post-secondary education in a human services, social services, or related field
- OR high school diploma/GED with relevant experience in the field
Assets:
- Valid driver’s license
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Applicable auto insurance for transporting clients where applicable
- First Aid certification
Position Details
- Part-time (minimum 3-hour shifts)
- Flexible schedule:
- Daytime (employment supports)
- Afternoons/evenings/weekends (community supports)
- Locations: workplaces, community settings, occasional virtual support
Compensation
- $18/hour to start, with increases at 6 months and beyond
- Mileage reimbursement (when transporting clients)
- 4% vacation pay
- Paid training and ongoing support
Apply
Send your resume and a short note about why this role excites you to:
Stacie Johnston at [email protected]
or apply through Indeed
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person
