Autism Support Associate; Community

Autism Support Associate (Community) #3577   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?
We offer an amazing compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness. We`re proud to offer our employees:
4 Weeks of Paid Vacation per year to start
Additional 2 Paid Flex Days annually
Employer Paid Group Benefits Program
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (optional)
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Employer-Paid Training Programs
Tuition Assistance Program
Corporate Membership discount for Goodlife Fitness
Career Development & Internal Growth Opportunities Available

About the Role:

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 Services have the knowledge & ability to exercise rights
Ensure the work area is clean and safe; correct or report any safety concerns immediately. Document and report accidents, injuries and near misses immediately
Use Kerry's Place Autism Services resources in a cost effective and efficient manner
Ensure accuracy and timely completion of documentation required…