Autism Assistant

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada KidsAbility Full time

**Autism Assistant**

**Supporting the Autism and Behaviour Support Services Program**

OPSEU 258 salary range for Autism Assistant is $19.78 to $23.27 per hour.

**Assigned Site**:Multiple Sites

**Full-time Equivalency**:Up to5.0 FTE

**Employment type**: Contract

**Commencing**:ASAP - September 27, 2024

Our mission at KidsAbility is to empower children and youth to realize their full potential. We are a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer supporting over 17,000 children and youth to reach their communication, social, physical, and behavioural goals each year. From birth to age 21, we are here to help navigate the journey of childhood through to adulthood, providing early and exceptional family-centered services. With over 65 years of proven and dedicated community outreach within the Waterloo and Guelph Wellington Regions, we continue to lead with purpose to ensure the needs of our community are met. We will continue to strive to build a strong, inclusive tomorrow as we learn from our past, respond to our present, and anticipate our future. We believe that by living our values, our impact can be profound, and together, we can build brighter futures.
- Continuing learning, skills development, and training program opportunities
- Experienced, personable, and accessible management for ongoing support and mentorship
- A supportive and caring work environment with a strong focus on client service and supporting staff to meet our mission critical work
- Opportunities for multi
- and trans-disciplinary collaboration
- Wellness initiatives, social events, and opportunities to give back to your community
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

If eligible:

- Comprehensive benefits and optional group RRSP program
- Short
- and long-term disability income protection benefits
- Generous vacation package, paid personal leave days, and closure and discretionary days
- Completing program material requests from Clinical Supervisor specific to client-based ABA curriculum (e.g., ABLLS-R programs)
- Preparing and creating materials to support programming for children with Autism or other needs
- Ordering, managing, and organizing of resources, toys, equipment, and supplies
- Supporting clients in participating in daily routines such as washroom, snack, lunch, gym, play/ activity time etc.
- Participation in team meetings and committees
- Produces a variety of resource materials, including song boards, storyboards, token system, 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 may also be required
- Working towards our goal of providing the right support to the right child at the right time
- Exchange information and ideas in a manner that fosters understanding and positive relationships with clients, families, co-workers, and the community
- Contribute to the development and continuous quality improvement of the Centre, the community, and the profession by participating in projects and groups
- Maintain awareness of relevant community resources and factors that impact development and educate, consult, and counsel individuals, families and other agencies or professionals to encourage early identification and intervention to promote appropriate development
- Completion of community college diploma program; 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; knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an asset
- Excellent computer skills and the familiarity with or willingness to learn specialized computer programs used in the production of resource materials (e.g., Boardmaker)
- Effective oral and written communication skills with high level of attention to detail and adherence to confidentiality standards
- Good customer service skills in order 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
- Standard First Aid and CPR are an asset
- Travel is required; you must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with public liability/property damage coverage

Join KidsAbility and help make a difference in the lives of children and youth while achieving personal and professional growth.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $19.78-$23.77 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

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