Autism Support Specialist
3 days ago
VHA Home HealthCare is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, with a team of over 3,000 professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care. Our Behavioural Support Worker role is designed to support families in need of respite care for their children/youth with autism spectrum disorder and/or Neurodevelopmental conditions.
Salary: $21.66-$23.32 per hour
The Behavioural Support Worker will be responsible for providing direct support to clients/families, planning and implementing activities according to individualized care plans, and maintaining a safe environment. They will also participate in collaborative care meetings with the interdisciplinary team, the client (where appropriate), and the client's caregivers at various intervals.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provides direct care to children/youth up to 18 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Neurodevelopmental conditions in home settings
- Administers and records prescribed medication as per instructions from a medical practitioner and follows the agency's Medication Policies and Procedures
- Assists clients with personal care and hygiene as necessary, including prompting members to complete their personal care or hygiene, encouraging independence, assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, and position change, as well as care, maintenance, and use of any equipment required
- Implements behavioural strategies as per the Behavioural Support Plan (BSP)
- Completes all required documentation and maintains regular up-to-date case notes in compliance with VHA standards
- Maintains program data and reports as required as part of the program evaluation and maintaining program quality
- Conducts daily assessment of client needs and consults with family prior to shift to learn about relevant information for care of client
Required Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in a health-related field, such as Social Work/Social Service Work, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker
- CPR, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NVCPI) certification required
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience will be ideal. NEW GRADS are welcome to apply
- Experience working directly with children and/or youth with significant needs and challenges affecting social, emotional, behavioral, communicative, and/or developmental functioning
- G License and driving is mandatory
Benefits:
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- VHA is a leading learning organization, providing comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events
- Accommodation and VHA's commitment to DEI
VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer, championing inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices, where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
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