Intake Worker

**ABOUT US**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The **Intake Worker (Autism)** is a full-time permanent position responsible for responding to potential clients and referral sources and coordinating the referral and intake phase of autism treatment services. Responsibilities include screening, initial information gathering and assessment, service coordination, consultation, brief family work and referral to internal and external services.

**_ Salary range: _**_$54,926 to $63,962 per annum._

**_ Benefits: _**_Competitive Group Health Benefits, Retirement Savings Plan._

**_ Other: _**_This role is a part of the OPSEU Local 567 bargaining unit._

**WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?**
- We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
- We have a diverse and inclusive work environment with staff who speak multiple languages and dialects.
- We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our team members and clients can thrive.
- We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Ensure the timely assessment of the client and family needs and provide connection to relevant treatment, programs and services.
- Collect demographic information.
- Collaborate and consult with multi-disciplinary team when needed.
- Ensure the data systems are accurate and maintained to allow the effective treatment and ministry reporting; Service recommendation and /or provision for the clients and the family.
- Disseminate education to clients, families, community agencies, partners on the various autism services, as well as program and services to assist parents/caregivers to cope with diagnosis.
- Provide families with information and resources in a timely manner.
- Maintain a positive working environment, contributes to agency mission and statement, and follows the agency culture and procedures.

**THE “MUST HAVES”**

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

- University degree in Social Work, Psychology or Developmental Services.
- Minimum of 2 years previous experience in Service Co-ordination.
- Knowledge of Family system theory.
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Knowledge of Principles of Adult Education.
- Knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- Knowledge of Policies and Procedures - Custodial rights, confidentiality and consent.
- Knowledge of Service Flow Directions.
- Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
- An understanding of Anti-Black Racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health when working with clients and their families.
- Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for the client.

**THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’**
- Knowledge of the cultural diversity of communities served by the agency.
- Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

**BEFORE STARTING WITH US**
- Full vaccination against COVID-19 or have received an exemption from the organization’s policy.
- A Vulnerable Sector police check.

**HOW TO APPLY**

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.