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About the Role

The Autism Support Facilitator provides direct support to individuals with Autism, their families, and communities, ensuring daily support meets expectations and enhances quality of life. The role aligns with Kerry's Place Autism Services values and organizational goals, aiming to maximize health, safety, and personal fulfillment for individuals with Autism.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and acts according to Kerry’s Place Performance Standards, demonstrating respect for all people.
• Documents and maintains files in a professional, thorough manner, consistent with record keeping expectations of the organization.
• Works collaboratively with various agencies and community groups, as well as the Community Services team.
• Uses creativity and resourcefulness to ensure that quality of life principles are effectively applied for the people supported, enhancing dignity and respect.
• Ensures Person Centered Planning is effectively implemented and individual’s goals are being realized in a timely way, with a commitment to continuously improving the Quality of Life of individuals.
• Ensures that Behaviour Support Plan and skill-building strategies are consistently implemented, as directed by the Clinical Therapist and/or the Clinical Supervisor (Registered Behaviour Analyst), as well as the manager.
• Documents and reports Incidents and Serious Occurrences immediately.
• Provides support and coaching directly to persons with Autism in the areas of social skills, communication, vocation, and leisure activities.
• Provides leadership in identifying & achieving Personal Outcomes as defined by each person.
• Provides direct support to individuals with Autism including 1:1 teaching sessions, groups, workshops, respite, and the implementation of daily living skills in various environments.
• Liaises with families and community groups and partner agencies in a professional fashion.
• Community and client Capacity Building through formal and informal means such as development and provision of workshops for families, community agencies, groups, and individualized sessions.
• Administer medication according to Kerry’s Place Autism Services Policy and Procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year experience working with individuals with Autism or developmental disabilities in a community-based setting.
• Experience working closely with families and community agencies; and both children and adults with disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of and experience supporting individuals with ASD in community settings.
• Good understanding of normal human growth and development, as well as societal support to individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of respective communities and formal/informal resources.
• Strong understanding of the principles of supporting individuals within the family unit and within their community.
• Basic understanding of Child and Family Services Act and the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, among other related legislation, and responsibilities through these.
• Knowledge and practical experience with support approaches often found to be helpful in support to children and adults with ASD (i.e. social stories/sensory needs /communication aids/applied behaviour analysis/environmental modifications).
• Understanding of basic family dynamics including grief processes, sibling issues, importance of family and supporting long term family capacity.
• Solid understanding of ABA principles, associated teaching methods, and experience in utilizing these principles in supporting individuals with Autism.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences and adapt communication styles as needed.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
• Ability to develop and implement support approaches, model these approaches to family members, and fade gradually while providing practical and emotional support to family and the person with Autism.
• Solid decision-making skills and confidence in providing guidance and support to others.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, with an openness to new ideas, perspectives and growth opportunities.
• Basic computer skills such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have the ability to physically support children, youth and adults with Autism.
• Must have the ability to perform the required physical techniques of NVCI training from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
• Position requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel as required.
• A valid Driver’s License, with a minimum G2 and access to a reliable vehicle is required and proof of third party liability insurance coverage.
• As a condition of employment, employees must be able to provide a Driver’s Abstract in good standing with fewer than three demerit points.

Skills

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) support
• Person Centered Planning
• Behaviour Support Plan implementation
• Skill-building strategies
• Incident and Serious Occurrence reporting
• Social skills coaching
• Communication coaching
• Vocation coaching
• Leisure activities coaching
• 1:1 teaching sessions
• Group facilitation
• Workshop delivery
• Respite care
• Daily living skills implementation
• Community and client Capacity Building
• Medication administration
• Human/Social Services
• Community-based support
• Family and community agency collaboration
• ASD support in community settings
• Human growth and development understanding
• Societal support for individuals with disabilities understanding
• Community resource knowledge
• Family unit support principles
• Community support principles
• Child and Family Services Act understanding
• Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act understanding
• Social stories
• Sensory needs support
• Communication aids utilization
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
• Environmental modifications
• Family dynamics understanding
• Grief processes understanding
• Sibling issues understanding
• Family capacity support
• ABA principles
• Respectful and effective communication with diverse individuals and families
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Support approach development and implementation
• Decision-making
• Guidance and support provision
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• French language (asset)

Location

• Kerry’s Place Toronto Region – Toronto

Work Type

• Temporary Full-Time
• Contract
• Days
• Flexibility required
• Evenings
• Weekends

Experience Level

• Minimum 1-year experience working with individuals with Autism or developmental disabilities in a community-based setting

Education Level

• Post secondary education in Human/Social Services

Salary/Compensations

• $25.86 - $32.35 per hour

Benefits

• Pay in Lieu of Benefits up to 5% added to each pay
• Career Development & Internal Growth Opportunities Available
• Various Employer-Paid Training Programs
• Flexible Schedule
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (optional)
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Corporate Membership discount for Goodlife Fitness
• Employee Recognition and Celebration Programs

About the Company

• Kerry’s Place helps enhance the quality of life for more than 8000 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year.
• The dedicated team of professionals have become experts in the field through continuous training and development programs.
• Every day is an adventure at Kerry’s Place!

Equal Opportunity

• Kerry’s Place is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons.
• Kerry’s Place is also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.