Autism Support Worker jobs in Toronto, ON

ABA FACILITATOR - 12 Month Contract

POSITION SUMMARY

Working with direction from a Registered Behaviour Analyst, The ABA Facilitator uses the Behavioural Skills Training model to teach caregivers and workers strategies outlined in a behaviour intervention plan for children and youth with ASD. Services will be provided in person at the Geneva Centre for Autism, in the home environment, and in the community.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to)

• Implement Behaviour Intervention and Skill-Based Teaching Plans written by RBA
• Support caregivers and workers in clinic, family homes and community settings using the Behavioural Skills Training Model
• Travel in community, provide service in family home or an appropriate identified community agency
• Collect data on behalf of the RBA and coach others to gather data, identifying barriers to gathering data and reporting back to the RBA
• Graph raw data for interpretation by the RBA
• Assist RBA to conduct Functional Assessments
• Assist RBA in generating summary reports
• Maintain accurate client records, submit expense reports, and other administrative components related to caseload and department needs
• Participate in team meetings, client meetings, and supervisions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma from a recognized College in Behavioural Sciences, Applied Behaviour Analysis or other area of relevance
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role (community based)
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and youth and/or adults with ASD
• Ability to travel across the GTA to carry out core functions of the role
• Sound knowledge of ABA principles
• Experience coaching parents/guardians
• Knowledge of a variety of data collection procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good judgement and problem solving skills
• Applied knowledge of community-based service delivery systems with demonstrated ability to work within the community
• Experience working with Behavioural Skills Training model to implement and monitor individualized ABA-based intervention programs for children and youth diagnosed with ASD and/or dual diagnoses an asset
• Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Majority of work is off-site as per client requirements (client homes and community)
• Outside normal working hours to meet client needs when necessary
• Challenging client behaviours
• Use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies (Crisis Prevention Institute), training is provided.

Department: Urgent Response Services (URS)

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Location: 164 Merton Street, Community-Based

Salary: $59,239-73-$66,414.08

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization in which values, behaviours, systems and structures are in place to facilitate equal access to service and employment. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Accommodation

Geneva Centre for Autism is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require an accommodation, Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Interested applicants are invited to apply on line to:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8e1fa7c7-f61d-4b09-9453-7cd3aec07463&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=524203&lang=en_CA&source=CC2

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be utilized at any stage of recruitment for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $59,239.00-$64,414.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Post-secondary diploma from a recognized College in Behavioural Sciences, Applied Behaviour Analysis, or other area of relevance?
• Do you have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with ASD?
• Are you able to travel across the GTA to carry out core functions of the role?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4S 3A8