Autism Support Associate; Supported Living

Autism Support Associate (Supported Living) #3571

Are you looking for a meaningful career full of lifelong learning and everyday adventures?

At Kerry’s Place, we help enhance the quality of life for more than 8000 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year! Our dedicated team of professionals have become experts in the field through our continuous training and development programs. Get ready for a fun and vibrant career because every day is an adventure at Kerry’s Place!

Why Join our Team?

• Make a Meaningful Difference in Someone’s Life
• Career Development & Internal Growth Opportunities Available
• Flexible Schedule
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (optional)
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Corporate Membership discount for Goodlife Fitness
• Employee Recognition and Celebration Programs
• Open and Inclusive Work Environment

About the Role:

Schedule for the Role:

Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Week 1 730a-3p 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p

Week 2 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p

Week 3 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p

Week 4 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p

Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Week 1 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p

Week 2 730a-3p 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p

Week 3 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p 2p-930p

Week 4 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p 730a-3p

Reporting to the Manager Services and Supports, the Autism Support Associate is responsible to take lead to ensure that the day to day support provided to people with Autism meets the expectations of persons supported to enhance their quality of life. The support provided must also align with the values of Kerry’s Place Autism Services and meet the goals and expectations of the agency.

The Autism Support Associate, as the liaison, leads the team to provide services aimed at maximizing health and safety and personal fulfillment of people with Autism. Responsibilities may include:

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and act according to Kerry’s Place Autism Services Performance Standards, demonstrating respect for all people
• Use creativity and resourcefulness to ensure that quality of life principles are effectively applied for the people supported. Every effort must be made to enhance and maintain the person’s dignity and respect
• Provide solutions to barriers impacting achievement of quality of life
• Act as the primary liaison with: family, medical, educational, leisure and recreational contacts
• Provide leadership and coaching to other employees to continuously improve the quality of service and the work environment
• Ensure Person Centered Planning is effectively implemented and individual's goals are being realized in a timely way
• Provide appropriate supports to ensure the health and safety of the people supported and ensure compliance to Policies and Procedures associated with Health and Safety and Abuse Prevention
• Ensure 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. Observation of implementation and supervision of Clinical support strategies will occur using the method and frequency appropriate for the needs of the individual. (Where applicable)
• Identify when the support of appropriate professionals are required and enlist these supports. Document and report Incidents and Serious Occurrences immediately
• Provide support and coaching in the areas of: social skills, communication, vocation, daily living skills and leisure activities
• Provide leadership in identifying & achieving Personal Outcomes as defined by each person
• Provide appropriate supports to ensure people supported by Kerry’s Place Autism…