Autism Support Workers

**Autism Support Worker-Group Services**

**Multiple Positions**

**Part Time-Contract, September 2024 to June 2025**

**Hours of Work: Evenings and Weekends**

Do you have experience working with individuals with Autism in a respite or recreational setting and want to empower our clients to fully participate in their communities? If so, we encourage you to apply.
- About Us:_

Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA) is a pioneer in developing leading edge resources, programs and services that serve as models for other organizations throughout the world. Our mission is to enable people on the autism spectrum to learn, to live and to engage in their communities.
- The Role:_

Autism Support Workers work directly with children, youth and adults with Autism in group/camp settings assisting to develop communication, social and life skills.

What Your Day Looks Like (include but not limited to):

- Support children, youth, and adults with ASD to participate in an in-Centre and community-based respite setting
- Provide direct care to the participants which includes support with personal care (including toileting), programming
- Support participants in engaging in a variety of interactive scheduled activities that support both recreational and individualized goals
- Responsible for the health and safety of the client at all times. This includes but not limited to:

- Reviewing, and retaining specific client information/protocols (and GCA policies)
- Able to support and monitor all aspects related to the client who may require assistance with basic activities of daily living.
- Able to successfully engage clients in the community and address and/or de-escalate potential concerns from community members during outings.
- Attention and judgment are required when in the community to be able to respond to client behaviours (ie., elopement).
- Implementation of crisis management techniques where necessary using Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
- Ensure adequate materials (i.e., visual aids, programming materials, etc.) are available and ready for use each shift
- Actively participate in program planning with team members during preparation time. This includes the required training
- Complete daily progress reports on each participant and other documentation, as required.
- Maintain regular contact with the Supervisors/Team Leads regarding all issues pertaining to the program.
- Maintain a clean and organized work/office area
- What you Bring to the Role:_
- Completion of secondary school and a previous experience working with children, youth or adults with ASD
- Valid CPR Level C Certification
- Pass Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and be able to identify, manage and de-escalate challenging client behaviours (training to be provided by the GCA)
- University/college education in a relevant discipline strongly preferred
- Understanding of the principles of applied behaviour analysis
- Demonstrated problem solving and crisis management skills
- Demonstrated problem solving, judgement, mental flexibility, and crisis management skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Be reliable, dependable and adaptable
- Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
- Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
- Working Conditions:_
- Challenging client behaviours including aggression and self-injurious behaviours
- Use of CPI (training is provided)
- Loud environment high degree of visual, auditory, or other sensory stimuli present
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
- Salary:_ $21.34/hour (+$3.00/hour wage enhancement)

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

**Accommodation**

Geneva Centre for Autism is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require an accommodation, Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources

Please quote Job #29.24

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: From $21.34 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Have you completed secondary school and do you have previous experience working with children, youth or adults with ASD?
- Are you CPR certified?
- University/college education in a relevant discipline strongly preferred
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-11
Expected start date: 2024-10-15