Supervised Autism Intervener

SAAAC Autism Centre • Scarborough, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The SAAAC Autism Centre is a Toronto based charity whose mission is to make autism services equitable for all Canadians. The Centre provides culturally responsive autism services targeting culturally and linguistically diverse families. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, our Centre offers a dynamic range of services that support the development of individuals on the autism spectrum at all life stages, along with their caregivers. The Urgent Response Service is an OAP funded program for children and youth (up to 18) that provides timely services to address a specific need, designed to prevent risk escalation to self, others, and/or property. Children and their families can receive up to 12 weeks of personalized services and support, which may include short-term consultation with a child’s intervention team, caregivers, and educators; respite services; and direct support to the family and professionals involved in implementing behavior therapy with the child using a mediator model approach. The role involves providing clinical skills instruction and reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the URS program, and assisting the clinical team as needed. This service is delivered through the Urgent Response Toronto Partnership, which may involve working with other professionals from other agencies.

Requirements

• Completed a diploma or a related degree in Behavioral Science, Behavior Analysis, Social Services, Psychology, CYW, or ECE etc. From a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Experience working with children and youth with autism using ABA principles.
• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports, managing adaptive, maladaptive behaviors.
• Ability to apply behaviors to support plan strategies consistently, to use sound judgement, make independent decisions as well as work in an interdisciplinary team based following protocols.
• Personal commitment to establishing therapeutic relationships based on respect and trust.
• Awareness of role of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the community being served.
• An understanding of anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspectives in the context of social determinants of health and wellbeing, when working with underrepresented communities and populations being served.
• 1-year direct experience working with children/youth with autism, and their caregivers.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Boardmaker, and proficient in Microsoft programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellence in problem solving techniques, judgment skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Valid First Aid/ CPR Certification, Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Police Clearance – Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Professional liability insurance is required and should be in good standing.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle - this position will require commuting for client visitations.
• Willingness to travel across the GTA in various location (e.g., Etobicoke, Scarborough, and North York).
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Able to wear a face mask for more than an hour.
• Ability to lift, bend and move up and down to a child’s height or location (e.g., the floor).
• Ability to confidently support challenging/aggressive behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• A knowledge of community resources and partner agencies to suggest referrals and transfer clients is an asset.
• Fluency in another language(s) is an asset.
• Crisis Intervention training (i.e., SMG, CPI, NVCI or TCI), and ASIST an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct child and parent support in the home utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and environment training arrangements.
• Arrange and organize the teaching environment to include visuals as needed and activities for effective learning and coaching.
• Follow and model the prescribed behavioral management/ crisis intervention protocols outlined by clinical team using training protocols such as Behavior Skills Training.
• Participate in assessment activities as appropriate.
• Collaboratively work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurately collect, record, and maintain data records on child/youth behaviors.
• Create progress reports with outcome results, as well as strategies/interventions used.
• Flag exceptional circumstances in the plan with BCBA and URS team.
• Adhere and know legislative requirements and professional standards.
• Completing as needed administrative tasks such as attendance, progress reports, summary reports, SOR and incident reports.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to client needs through a strength-based approach as well as cultural sensitivity.
• Maintain regular contact with URS team with updates and progress.
• Follow all SAAAC health and safety protocols, professional standards, and legislative requirements.

What This Job Offers

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