Autism Support Worker-Adult Day Respite

Full Time, Permanent

Do you have a passion for working with children with Autism and want to empower them 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 training, 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), and programming

•       Support and encourage participants in engaging in a variety of interactive scheduled activities that support both recreational and individualized goals. Community outings can include but are not limited to: swimming, movie theatres, museums, events, traveling on the TTC, etc.

•       Responsible for the health and safety of the client at all times.  This includes but not limited to: 

o   Reviewing, and retaining specific client information/protocols (and GCA policies) 

o   Able to support and monitor all aspects related to the client who may require assistance with basic activities of daily living 

o   Able to successfully engage clients in the community and address and/or de-escalate potential concerns from community members during outings

o   Attention and judgment is required when in the community to be able to respond to client behaviours (i.e., elopement)

o   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

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: $49,630.61-$54,502.26

WHY WORK FOR GCA

•       Generous vacation entitlements

•       Extended Health and Dental Benefits

•       EAP and Headspace access

•       RRSP contributions

•       Float Days and Sick Leave entitlements

•       Learning and Development opportunities

•       Internationally recognized leadership and innovation in the field of ASD

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization in which values, behaviours, systems and structures are in place to facilitate equal access to service and employment.  We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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 #30.25

Please visit our website: www.genevacentre.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.