Autism Support Workers (multiple positions available)

AUTISM SUPPORT WORKERS DEPARTMENT: GROUP SERVICES REPORTS TO: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, GROUP SERVICES LOCATION: 164 MERTON ST POSITION SUMMARY AUTISM SUPPORT WORKERS WORK DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM IN GROUP/CAMP SETTINGS ASSISTING TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS WITH ASD TO PARTICIPATE IN AN IN-CENTRE AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESPITE SETTING. * PROVIDE DIRECT CARE TO THE PARTICIPANTS WHICH INCLUDES SUPPORT WITH PERSONAL CARE (INCLUDING TOILETING) AND PROGRAMMING. * SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS IN ENGAGING IN A VARIETY OF INTERACTIVE SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT BOTH RECREATIONAL AND INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS. COMMUNITY OUTINGS CAN INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: SWIMMING, MOVIE THEATRES, MUSEUMS, EVENTS, TRAVELING ON THE TTC, ETC. * RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CLIENT AT ALL TIMES. THIS INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO: * REVIEWING, AND RETAINING SPECIFIC CLIENT INFORMATION/PROTOCOLS (AND GCA POLICIES) * ABLE TO SUPPORT AND MONITOR ALL ASPECTS RELATED TO THE CLIENT WHO MAY REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. * ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND ADDRESS AND/OR DE-ESCALATE POTENTIAL CONCERNS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS DURING OUTINGS. * ATTENTION AND JUDGMENT IS REQUIRED WHEN IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE ABLE TO RESPOND TO CLIENT BEHAVIOURS (IE., ELOPEMENT). * IMPLEMENTATION OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES WHERE NECESSARY USING CRISIS PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION. * ENSURE ADEQUATE MATERIALS (I.E., VISUAL AIDS, PROGRAMMING MATERIALS, ETC.) ARE AVAILABLE AND READY FOR USE EACH SHIFT. * ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM PLANNING WITH TEAM MEMBERS DURING PREPARATION TIME. THIS INCLUDES THE REQUIRED TRAINING AND PARTICIPATION IN TEAM MEETINGS. * COMPLETE DAILY PROGRESS REPORTS ON EACH PARTICIPANT AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION, AS REQUIRED. * MAINTAIN REGULAR CONTACT WITH THE SUPERVISORS/MANAGER REGARDING ALL ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE PROGRAM. * MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED WORK/OFFICE AREA. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * COMPLETION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL AND A PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH OR ADULTS WITH ASD * VALID CPR LEVEL C CERTIFICATION * PASS CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION (CPI) TRAINING AND BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY, MANAGE AND DE-ESCALATE CHALLENGING CLIENT BEHAVIOURS (TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED BY THE GCA). * UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE EDUCATION IN A RELEVANT DISCIPLINE STRONGLY PREFERRED. * UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS * DEMONSTRATED PROBLEM SOLVING, JUDGEMENT, MENTAL FLEXIBILITY, AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT SKILLS. * EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS * ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT. * BE RELIABLE, DEPENDABLE AND ADAPTABLE. * SATISFACTORY CURRENT VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK AND CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK * PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19 * MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT UP TO 50LBS WORKING CONDITIONS * CHALLENGING CLIENT BEHAVIOURS INCLUDING AGGRESSION AND SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIOURS * USE OF CPI (TRAINING IS PROVIDED) * LOUD ENVIRONMENT OF VISUAL, AUDITORY, OR OTHER SENSORY STIMULI PRESENT. HOURS: PART-TIME, UP TO 24 HOURS PER WEEK, NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS. SALARY: $25/hr plus 4% vacation pay

Support children, youth, and adults with autism in group and community settings to develop communication, social, and life skills. Provide direct care, including personal care assistance, while ensuring the health and safety of participants at all times.

Requires completion of secondary school and previous experience working with individuals with ASD, with a university or college education in a relevant discipline strongly preferred. Candidates must hold a valid CPR Level C certification and be able to pass Crisis Prevention Intervention training.

• 4% Vacation pay

• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Applied behaviour analysis
• Crisis management
• Personal care
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• De-escalation
• Documentation
• Health and safety
• Program planning
• Mental flexibility
• Organizational skills
• Toileting
• Crisis Prevention
• Lifting Ability
• Cognitive Flexibility
• Planning
• Working With Children
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Communication
• Crisis Management
• Problem Solving
• Life Skills Development
• Personal Care
• Progress Reporting
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Support Worker
• Special Education Teacher
• Special Needs Teachers
• Special Education Teachers, All Other

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week