Behaviour Support Worker

Program

Treatment Research and Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders (TRE-ADD)

Salary $47,922 -$58,304 annually

Location

Toronto, East - St. Theresa’s Shrine Catholic School

Status

Full-time, Permanent, Union

Hours

36.25 hours / week

Date Posted

September 24, 2024

Closing Date

October 8, 2024

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. 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.

Position Description

The TRE-ADD (Treatment, Research & Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders) Program at Surrey Place is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to support in the delivery of individualized ABA treatment to children and youth up to the age of 18 within our ECPP (Education Community Partnership Program) classrooms, formerly known as Section 23 classrooms. Clients receiving service in this program have a diagnosis of Autism and other Developmental Disorders and exhibit severe behavioural, communication, socialization and learning challenges. Clinical supervision and guidance will be provided by a Supervising Therapist and Clinical Supervisor.

Please note that Behaviour Support Worker may on occasion be reassigned to other TRE-ADD classrooms to support short term clinical needs. We have four locations across the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, and Scarborough.

This position is based out of St. Theresa Shrine Catholic School, 2665 Kingston Rd, Scarborough ON M1M 1M2

Main Responsibilities

• Support in the delivery of intensive, individualized ABA assessment and treatment for clients in ECPP classrooms, specifically focusing on behaviour management
• Support clients with adapted daily living, classroom, and communication skills.
• Support in collecting and tracking data.
• Prepare program materials.
• Adhere to agency requirements relating to reporting writing and record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.