Autism Program Assistant - Toronto, Canada - SURREY PLACE

SURREY PLACE

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Status:
Full-time, Contract, Summer Job

Hours:36.25 hours per week

Date Posted:
April 13, 2023

Closing Date:
April 20, 2023

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit that serves people of all ages with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and visual impairments in the Toronto region and Northwestern Ontario.

We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment.

Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills.

We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Program Description
As part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program, Autism Services is seeking an Autism Program Assistant. This position reports to the Supervisor, Autism Services.
Please note that as this position is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program, it is therefore dependant on funding

Main Responsibilities

The Autism Program Assistant is responsible for supporting behavioural services and the development of new Autism and behavioural resources. This role has a clinical, research and education focus.
The duties of the Autism Program Assistant are but not limited to:
Support the delivery of behavioural services and work directly with clients (children and youth).
Create and assist with the development of program materials, design and implement activities and participate in group activities with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapists and children.
Work directly with ABA Therapists to support skillbuilding behavioural services for children with Autism including collecting data for therapists.
Support Family Support Coaches in setting up presentations and preparing materials for family workshops.
Responsible for data entry and collection for both clinical and administrative purposes.

Qualifications

Postsecondary education is preferred.
Good communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines.
Newcomers / refugee youth (Newcomers are defined as having arrived in Canada within the past 5 years)
Indigenous youth
Visible minorities / racialized youth
LGBTQ2 youth
Youth with disabilities
Youth who have not previously been employed and for whom this would be their first job experience