Help Students Thrive. Lead with Purpose.
Do you believe every student deserves equitable access to education and the opportunity to succeed on their own terms?
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA) is looking for a passionate, collaborative, and organized Learning Support Coordinator to lead our post-secondary learning support program. In this role, you'll oversee a team of Learning Support Peers while working directly with students with developmental disabilities to help them achieve their academic, social, and employment goals.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others, building meaningful relationships, collaborating with campus partners, and creating inclusive learning environments where students can develop confidence, independence, and long-term success.
If you're an experienced leader with a passion for disability inclusion and student success, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Organization
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to working alongside Autistic people and their families. Since 1997, CFASA has made it its mission to provide Autistic people with meaningful and responsive supports that prioritize each person's autonomy and equal access to opportunities. Our organization serves Autistic individuals over their lifespan. We make it our practice to listen to the community and co-create supports that meet their needs. We partner with families, communities, schools and workplaces to reduce barriers, so that Autistic people can access the activities and spaces that are important to them. We advocate for authentic inclusion, equality, and Neurodiversity Affirming Supports across all of our programs. Our organization is built by and for Autistic people, and we have committed to continuous improvement and learning.
We are a neuro-inclusive employer, and we know that attracting employees from diverse identities makes our work better. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to empower Autistic individuals and their families to thrive, you will find a great career at CFASA. We welcome the unique contributions future staff can bring in terms of their education, opinions, neurotype, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
About the Role
As the Learning Support Coordinator, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of learning support services for students with developmental disabilities attending post-secondary education. You'll supervise and mentor a team of Learning Support Peers, develop individualized support plans, coordinate services with campus partners, and help ensure students receive high-quality, person-centred support throughout their educational journey.
Working closely with students, faculty, Accessibility Services, and community partners, you'll play an important role in creating inclusive campus experiences that promote academic achievement, social connection, self-advocacy, and future employment success.
This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week. The Learning Support Coordinator enjoys a flexible work schedule designed to meet both program and student needs. While the majority of work is completed during regular business hours, this role requires flexibility to occasionally meet with or support students during evenings and weekends, depending on their class schedules, coursework, campus activities, and individual support needs.
What You'll Do
Lead and Support Your Team
- Recruit, train, schedule, mentor, and supervise Learning Support Peers in partnership with Human Resources.
- Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
- Ensure Learning Support Peers provide consistent, high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming support.
- Monitor service delivery and continuously improve program quality.
Coordinate Student Supports
- Serve as the primary coordinator for students receiving learning support services.
- Conduct intake meetings alongside the Supervisor to understand each student's strengths, goals, and support needs.
- Develop and maintain Individualized Education Service Plans (IESPs).
- Monitor progress, review goals, and adjust supports to encourage increasing independence.
- Provide direct academic, social, and campus navigation support when appropriate.
Collaborate Across Campus
- Partner with faculty, teaching assistants, Accessibility Services, and academic departments to promote equitable access to learning.
- Support implementation of inclusive teaching practices and Universal Design for Learning principles.
- Help students build self-advocacy skills and confidently navigate post-secondary life.
Foster Student Success Beyond the Classroom
- Create opportunities for students to participate in clubs, campus activities, and social events.
- Develop social goals that strengthen communication, confidence, and peer relationships.
- Support students in developing employment readiness skills including communication, organization, problem solving, and self-management.
- Collaborate with Career Services, co-op offices, employers, and community partners to help students prepare for future employment.
Maintain Strong Professional Practice
- Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in program evaluation, data collection, and continuous quality improvement.
- Maintain accurate documentation while protecting student confidentiality.
- Promote student autonomy and uphold ethical and professional standards.
- Model CFASA's Mission, Vision, Values, Philosophical Framework, and neurodiversity-affirming approach in all aspects of your work.
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who combines strong leadership skills with compassion, excellent organization, and a genuine commitment to inclusion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Disability Studies, Social Work, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience supporting Autistic individuals or people with disabilities in educational or community settings.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading staff, volunteers, or peers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
- Knowledge of inclusive education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and disability-inclusive practices.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and AED certification.
The Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
- Leads with empathy, professionalism, and accountability.
- Enjoys coaching and developing others.
- Builds strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Believes in neurodiversity-affirming practice and student-centred support.
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Is proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
Why Join CFASA?
At CFASA, you'll be part of an organization committed to creating meaningful change for Autistic people and their families. We value collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and lifelong learning, and we're proud to foster a workplace where every employee can make a lasting impact.
If you're ready to help students build confidence, independence, and successful futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that's making inclusion a reality—one student at a time.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with autistic individuals or individuals with developmental disabilities?
- Do you have experience supervising or mentoring staff, volunteers, or peers?
- This position requires occasional evening and weekend availability based on student needs. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Do you have experience working in a post-secondary, educational, or student support environment?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- drivers license & reliable vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person
