Careers

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with autism and other intellectual developmental disabilities? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the world a better place?

Our Mission

Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy (WAAA) extends access to healthcare, education and services for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD’s) & related intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Washington State.

We are successful because our staff support each other in a culture of teamwork, mutual caring and support, and dedication to our mission.

While we have much to celebrate, our work is far from done. WAAA is now preparing for an ambitious expansion of our programs and services, and we're looking for talented, dedicated people to join our team.

Think any of the jobs here might be a good fit for you?

Current Openings

Director of Legal Services

WAAA is seeking a Director of Legal Services who will be responsible for building, leading and maintaining WAAA’s high quality and holistic direct legal services program consistent with the organization’s values, vision and mission. In this role, the Director of Legal Services will build on WAAA’s 13 years of experience and collaboratively develop, lead and implement priorities and impact strategies and supervise our client-directed work across the state.

Family Navigator - Outreach & Advocacy Coordinator

The Family Navigator provides essential supervision and mentorship to the family services team of family navigators, insurance navigators, and special education advocates. Candidates must demonstrate: an in-depth knowledge of family systems, an understanding of the issues related to individuals with ASD/DD, child-serving systems in Washington (including DDA, SSI, HCA, mental health, schools), and the systemic aspects of healthcare and health insurance for individuals with disabilities. This position involves: team supervision, direct support to families, outreach and training, and program coordination.

Intake Screener and Family Navigator

The Intake Screener & Family Resource Navigator position is focused on acting as a first point of contact for families and completing member intakes and assessments. The work schedule is part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Due to the extensive training involved in this position, WAAA would prefer a two-year commitment from anyone hired.

There are no current job postings at this time, please check back soon for future openings.

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