Autism Support Workers (multiple positions available)

Geneva Centre For Autism•Toronto, ON

14h•CA$0 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

Autism Support Workers work directly with children, youth, and adults with autism in group/camp settings, assisting to develop communication, social, and life skills.

Requirements

Completion of secondary school and 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).
Understanding of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Demonstrated problem solving, judgment, 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

Nice To Haves

University/College education in a relevant discipline strongly preferred.

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), supporting and monitoring all aspects related to the client who may require assistance with basic activities of daily living, successfully engaging clients in the community and addressing and/or de-escalating potential concerns from community members during outings, attention and judgment is required when in the community to be able to respond to client behaviours (i.e., elopement), and 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.