POSITION POSTING #2461 SERVICE AREA: Community - Respite/Adult Community Supports LOCATION: Kerry’s Place Central Region – York POSITION STATUS: Permanent Full- Time HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week (Days, Evenings, Weekends; Flexibility Required) HOURLY PAY RATE: $25.49 – $31.08 per hour CLOSING DATE: 4:30pm, June 6, 2023 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 Employer Matched Pension Program (3% employer match) Registered Retirement Savings Plan (optional) Employee and Family Assistance Program Employer-Paid Training Programs Corporate Membership discount for Goodlife Fitness Career Development & Internal Growth Opportunities Available About The Role Reporting to the Manager of Services and Supports, the Autism Support Facilitator is responsible for providing direct support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and communities, ensuring that the day-to-day support provided to persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder meet the expectations of those supported persons 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 organization. The Autism Support Facilitator, with his/her team, provide services aimed at maximizing health and safety and personal fulfillment of people diagnosed with ASD. Be familiar with and consistently apply the principles of Kerry’s Place Autism Services: Mission, Vision, Values, Policies and Procedures Use creativity and resourcefulness to ensure that the quality of life principles are effectively applied for the people you provide support to. Every effort must be made to enhance and maintain the person’s dignity and respect. 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, where appropriate, Behavioural and Crisis Protocols are documented and consistently practiced. 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 directly to persons with ASD in the areas of: social skills, communication, vocation and leisure activities. Direct support to individuals with ASD including 1:1 teaching sessions, groups, workshops, and the implementation of daily living skills in various environments (ie. Home, school, community, resource centre). Responsibility for documentation and maintaining of individual files in a professional, thorough, and manner consistent with the record keeping of the department. Liaise with families and community groups and partner agencies in a professional fashion. This role supports children/youth under 18 years old.