Respite Worker

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Centre for Autism Services Alberta Full time

The Centre for Autism Services Alberta is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens and young adults with autism. Established in 1997, the Centre has grown to offer a wide range of services to individuals on the spectrum and their families, and is the largest accredited autism service provider in northern Alberta. Its mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative supports and services to those affected by autism.

The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes the Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA) stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to empower autistic individuals and their families to thrive, you will find a great career at CFASA. We welcome the unique contributions future staff can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, different abilities, sexual orientation and beliefs.

**Job Overview**:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Respite Workers to provide individualized and group-based support to children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old with autism. As a Respite Worker, you will have the opportunity to empower children to discover their potential and have fun in a supportive environment. You will design and facilitate a diverse range of play-based activities that cater to the interests and needs of each child.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate closely with the respite lead to implement fun and engaging activities for all children.
- Facilitate individual and group activities, including games, crafts, and other interactive experiences.
- Monitor and respect children's interests, wants, and comfort levels, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive environment where children feel valued and encouraged to try new things.
- Prepare materials as needed for activities.
- Assist with daily setup and cleanup of the activity area.
- Support child participation in engaging and enjoyable activities.
- Utilize visual supports such as picture schedules, visual timers, and social stories to assist children throughout the daily routine.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree completed or in progress in the following areas: education, disability studies, psychology, or related fields.
- Previous experience working with children in a group setting.
- Previous experience working with autistic children is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Clear Criminal Record Check.
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.

**Schedule**:
We are offering 4 weeks of respite programming over the summer:

- July 22-26
- July 29-August 2
- August 12-16
- August 19-23

Respite is scheduled for Monday to Friday.

Respite shifts will be from 8:45 AM - 1:15 PM.

While preference will be given to individuals available all 4 weeks, we will accept varying availability.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 weeks

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Which of the respite program dates are you available to work? (program dates are listed in the job posting)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-07-22

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