Social Skills Workers at Geneva Centre for Autism

Job Details

Salary

$16–$18 an hour

Application Details

Cover letter

Job type

Part-time

Fixed term contract

Temporarily remote (COVID-19)

Benefits

Work from home

Full Job Description

Part-Time Contract to March 31, 2023

Do you have a passion for working with children, youth, and adults with Autism and want to empower individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families to fully participate in their communities? If so, we encourage you to apply.

The Role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Social Skills Worker supports Skill Building Groups for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder within the Social Skills Group Services programs. Programs run in Centre and remotely.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with the Social Skills Facilitator to support the implementation of a specified Social Skills curriculum for a group of children, adolescents, and/or adults
• Prepare and implement targeted activities
• Participate in group preparation (including room set up, materials preparation, etc.)
• Provide individualized support to participants wherever necessary
• Complete client-related documentation and administrative duties.

Successful candidates will bring the following:

• Recognized University/College education in a relevant discipline – completed or working towards completion
• Experience in supporting individuals with ASDs and understanding of principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Ability to support, de-escalate, and demonstrate understanding of group needs
• Experience with managing challenging behaviours
• Experience implementing crisis management techniques (CPI)
• Prepared to work in a structured environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation, and a willingness to learn
• Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
• Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Working Conditions:

• Evening and weekends
• Remote and/or in-center services

Salary: $16.00 to $18.00/hr +4% vacation pay

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization in which values, behaviors, 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 accommodation, Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

Job Postings during COVID-19

Following the advice of government and health authorities to slow the spread of COVID-19, employees in non-client facing positions have been equipped to work from home temporarily. All recruiting activities, including interviews and onboarding, are being conducted virtually. To protect the health and safety of our staff and clients, the GCA requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof of vaccination upon hiring.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources
careers@autism.net
Please quote Job #45.22

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