Autism Assistant

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development • Waterloo, ON

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of Autism Assistant is to provide hands-on support to children in a group model within the Entry to School (ETS) Program. The successful candidate will be assigned to one of the following sites but may be required to provide coverage across all our sites, as needed, including Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph. Under the direction of the Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor, the Autism Assistant is responsible for supporting clients to participate in daily routines such as washroom, snack, lunch, gym, play/ activity time etc., preparing and creating materials to support classroom needs and programming needs for children with Autism or other needs, ordering, managing, and organizing of resources, toys, equipment, and supplies, participating in team meetings and case shares, producing a variety of resource materials, including song boards, storyboards, token systems, worksheets, crafts, group activities, and picture symbols (e.g., picture symbols used with: PECS, choice boards, visual schedules, number boards), and administrative tasks such as data collection when required.

Requirements

• Completed a community college diploma program, with a background in Autism and Behavioural Sciences or equivalent
• Experience with children who have a variety of developmental, physical, and communicative disorders
• Experience in working with children with special needs for a minimum of one year
• Excellent computer skills and the familiarity with or willingness to learn specialized computer programs used in the production of resource materials (i.e. Boardmaker, Canva)
• Effective oral and written communication skills with high level of attention to detail and adherence to confidentiality standards
• Good customer service skills to interact with staff, parents, and suppliers
• Proven ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a team, as well as work independently with little direction, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving and caseload management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Travel is required; you must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with public liability/property damage coverage
• Mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) an asset
• Standard First Aid and CPR are an asset

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients to participate in daily routines such as washroom, snack, lunch, gym, play/ activity time etc.
• Preparing and creating materials to support classroom needs and programming needs for children with Autism or other needs
• Ordering, managing, and organizing of resources, toys, equipment, and supplies
• Participating in team meetings and case shares
• Producing a variety of resource materials, including song boards, storyboards, token systems, worksheets, crafts, group activities, and picture symbols (e.g., picture symbols used with: PECS, choice boards, visual schedules, number boards)
• Administrative tasks such as data collection when required

Benefits

• Mentorship, ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
• Organizational commitment to innovation and research
• Initiatives to support your well-being including social events, opportunities to give back to your community and access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• If eligible, comprehensive benefits and optional group RRSP program, short- and long-term disability income protection benefits, and generous vacation package and paid personal leave days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree