Lead Facilitator

**Company Profile**

**Behaviour Innovations**:A private agency that provides ABA services to children and young adults with autism and their families. Our services include Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) at home and at our school (Children’s College), supported inclusion in schools, diagnostic assessments, as well as community day programming for young adults with developmental disabilities (The HUB for Community Integration). In addition to therapeutic services, Behaviour Innovations also provides training and consultation to families, professionals, organizations, public/private schools, and residential care facilities.

**BI’s The Hub for Community Inclusion**:The Hub for Community Inclusion is an innovative 5-day a week program for young adults with autism and developmental disabilities that is premised on the belief that learning occurs when a person is stimulated, active and having fun. The program runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, and also available on a part-time basis. Each day is organized with two outings and two teaching periods (e.g. conversational training, how to use an iPad to communicate, how to prepare a meal). The purpose of the day program is to provide young adults with developmental disabilities with a supportive and enriching community experience that builds life skills and independence. We value inclusion, accountability, and individualization of supports. Services associate with the Hub are goal-directed, evaluated and built on principles of applied behaviour analysis.

**Responsibilities**:
The LEAD Facilitator is expected to:

- carry out scheduled daily activities as outlined by Hub Coordinator
- manage small group of up to five clients to encourage engagement and active participation in all activities within the centre and on outings. This includes but is not limited to participation in physical activities such as swimming, trampoline, hiking and walking up to 10 kms.
- encourage integration of full group in all activities including clients that have one-to-one support
- supervise and train staff that provide one-to-one support as well as practicum students with direction from the Hub Coordinator
- ensure that clients are always observed and be proficient in the implementation of any behaviour plans (including PRN medication administration), crisis plans, and emergency response (including writing of incident reports)
- maintain a safe and positive environment for all participants and staff, as per BI policies and procedures. This includes effective communication with parents, one-to-one staff, administration staff, students and clinicians
- record attendance, participation in activities, late client record, medication administration, and reports any inappropriate or unusual behaviours to the Hub including serious occurrence reports in accordance with BI policy
- assist with personal care of clients as necessary, and ensure that recreational, social, and personal needs are met for all clients. This may include assisting with toileting routines, assisting with feeding, medication administration and other self-care routines (washing face, hands, blowing nose etc.)

Staff must be available Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pm

NOTE: Minimum 6-months commitment required

**Required Education, Skills and Qualifications**:

- B.A. in Psychology, Child Studies, or equivalent or near completion of such a degree OR CYW, SSW or DSW diploma preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
- Experience in the field of applied behaviour analysis
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Leadership experience is considered an asset
- Updated police check is mandatory

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1K2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working with young adults: 1 year (preferred)
- working with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
- community integration: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVCI (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-26