CSJ - Autism Support Facilitator

Kerry's Place Autism Services•Oshawa, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a meaningful career full of lifelong learning and everyday adventures? At Kerry’s Place, we help enhance the quality of life for more than 8000 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year! Our dedicated team of professionals have become experts in the field through our continuous training and development programs. Get ready for a fun and vibrant career because every day is an adventure at Kerry’s Place! About the Role: Reporting to Manager of Services and Supports, the Autism Support Facilitator is responsible for providing direct support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and communities, ensuring that the day-to-day support provided to persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder meet the expectations of those supported persons to enhance their quality of life. Responsibilities may include: The support provided must also align with the values of Kerry’s Place Autism Services and meet the goals and expectations of the organization The Autism Support Facilitator, with his/her team, provide services aimed at maximizing health and safety and personal fulfillment of people diagnosed with ASD

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Human / Social Services
1 year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder/developmental disabilities in a community based setting
Experience working closely with families and with community agencies
Experience working with both children and adults with developmental disabilities
Strong knowledge of and experience supporting individuals with ASD in community settings.
Good understanding of normal human growth and development as well as societal support to individuals with disabilities
Good knowledge of respective communities and formal and informal resources
Strong understanding of the principles of supporting individuals within the family unit and within their community is required
Basic understanding of Child and Family Services Act and The Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act and responsibilities through these
Knowledge and practical experience with support approaches often found to be helpful in support to children and adults with ASD (ie. social stories /sensory needs/communication aids / applied behaviour analysis/environmental modifications)
Understanding of basic family dynamics including grief processes, sibling issues, and importance of family and support for long term family capacity
Solid understanding of ABA principles, associated teaching methods, and experience in utilizing these principles in supporting individuals with ASD across the autism spectrum
Experience with and comfort in working with families from diverse backgrounds
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Responsibilities

Providing direct support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and communities.
Ensuring that the day-to-day support provided to persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder meet the expectations of those supported persons to enhance their quality of life.
Providing services aimed at maximizing health and safety and personal fulfillment of people diagnosed with ASD.