Family Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Markham, Canada Kinark Child & Family Services Full time

**Job Description**:
**Job Summary**:
As the Family Support Worker for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) you will work under the supervision of the Program Manager. As a Family Support Worker you will provide family centred services and case coordination to families within the Ontario Autism Program.
- This is a one year contract position_

**Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)**:

- Primary point of contact for families accessing the OAP
- Provide case coordination and service navigation to OAP families
- Develop, update, and support the family in the implementation of their Family Service Plan
- Arrange for a behavioural assessment when needed to initiate the creation of a behavioural service plan
- Assist families with developing their Family Team
- Support families to address any potential barriers to services
- Coordinate support services and resources within and outside the OAP
- Liaise with Clinical and Administrative teams to support families through all processes
- Perform administrative tasks as required

**Qualifications**:

- A University degree in a related field (e.g., psychology) or equivalent
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Knowledge of other community resources within York/Simcoe, Durham, and Four Counties Regions
- Experience providing service coordination/navigation with families of children with special needs
- Excellent communication, conflict management and organizational skills
- Familiarity with Family centred planning is an asset
- Bilingual fluency will be considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to be able to work at various locations across the Central East Region of the province

**Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate, and proof of full vaccination.** Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all required doses of a World Health Organization Approved COVID-19 Vaccine and 14 days have passed since last dose. Proof of vaccination for each vaccine dose received is required.

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