Salary & benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
PSLF employer verification for student loan forgiveness
Access to FSA, DCA, and health insurance with employer funded HRA for eligible employees
SIMPLE IRA with employer match
Travel expenses reimbursed for in-person client visits
Continuing education hours from AANE training and conferences, and regular LifeNet department clinical trainings/in-services
Onboarding program including training, job shadowing, and mentorship
Ongoing 1:1 and group supervision, with supervision hours for LICSW (for social workers)
*Hybrid* Autism Clinical Case Manager & Advocate
Are you a licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L), clinical social worker (MSW or LCSW), or similar clinical professional looking to apply your training in a community-based work setting?
Do you desire a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility and embraces creativity?
Do you have passion in the areas of wellness, autism, neurodiversity, and/or mental health?
Does program development or process improvement interest you?
Are you looking for a job where you can build long-term relationships with clients, apply and deepen your leadership skills, and be part of a supportive team?
If your answer is “yes” to any/many of the above, consider applying to join our team at LifeNet, an independent living support program for Autistic adults. This unique opportunity offers flexibility and truly makes a difference in our clients’ lives, as we support individuals long-term as they navigate adulthood. We call our team leaders “Clinical Case Managers / Personal Advocates,” and the key responsibilities are:
Primary responsibilities:
Build rapport and trusting relationships with a caseload of approximately 12-15 adults
Hold regularly scheduled 1:1 check-ins with clients via video call or phone and offer occasional meetings in person with clients
Assess, identify, and prioritize clients' needs to inform the development and implementation of a personalized support plan
Lead direct support professional colleagues (“support partners”) in their work supporting shared clients; assist in their professional and personal development
Coordinate community-based visits by support partners and facilitate collaboration with clients' support networks
Monitor clients' health, safety, and well-being at home, work, and in the community
Document progress and update support plans
When indicated and with support of clinical leadership, connect clients with crisis management resources
Support community social events, client projects, resource sharing, and/or program development tasks as needed and desired
Organization description:
Association of Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) is a non-profit human service organization dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and similar neurodiverse profiles to lead meaningful, connected lives. We offer a comprehensive range of resources, including information, education, community, support, and advocacy, within an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.
AANE’s commitment to recruiting and retaining racially diverse professionals:
As a global leader in promoting neurodiverse environments, AANE is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek to build a racially diverse team and encourage professionals of color to apply for this and other job opportunities within our organization. Join us in making a difference.
Requirements:
Valid driver's license, clean record, and reliable vehicle
Master’s degree or higher and licensure in occupational therapy, social work, mental health counseling, or related clinical field
Professional, academic, and/or personal experience working with neurodiverse adults preferred (or similar/transferable experience)
Competence in supporting clients across various areas of need
Interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
The Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) is a national direct service organization headquartered in Watertown, MA. AANE's mission is to help Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives. We provide individuals, families, and professionals with education, community, and support in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.
AANE serves more than 12,000 Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent individuals, their parents and family members, clinical professionals and educators who work with Neurodivergent individuals, as well as employers looking to hire and support Neurodivergent talent, every year. We welcome anyone who might find our services helpful, regardless of diagnosis or neurotype, to join our programs and services.
Nearly 30 years ago, AANE's founders asked, what does an Autistic individual need to overcome the trauma of navigating a world not built for them, and thrive?
The answer was revolutionary at the time: an organization that offers affirmation of one’s experience; individualized skill-building to reach personal goals; connection to information and community; training for non-Autistic individuals to foster ...understanding, inclusion, and access.
Key to this answer was first-of-its-kind collaboration between Autistic individuals, their families, and professionals to develop impactful services.
AANE has always been governed by and for its stakeholders, and most of AANE’s staff, board, and volunteers have direct experience with autism. AANE employs Autistic adults in clinical and administrative roles from entry-level to leadership. Clinical staff bring lived experience and expertise in mental health, occupational therapy, and education fields. AANE’s Board of Directors consists primarily of Autistic adults or family members of Autistic individuals, and they oversee AANE’s strategic planning, development, finances, and governance.
Today, there is still no other organization quite like AANE in the autism space. Our expertise in online service delivery enables us to foster authentic, meaningful connections, while removing the barriers of in-person programming: anxiety about leaving home, transportation challenges, a lack of childcare, and/or environmental sensitivities that cause stress and discomfort. AANE anticipates that, in FY28, we will serve 20,000 people every year.
