Individual support workers are responsible for one on one support workers with young children with developmental and intellectual disabilities using a variety of applied behavior analysis techniques. Individual support workers provide services at a child’s home. Supervision and training is provided by the service coordinator and agency
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Provide assistance to behavioral therapists in developing behavioral therapy programs.
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Provide behavioral interventions to children and adolescents in home and community settings.
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Implements an individualized service plan for each child and youngster.
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Manage and work with youth with behavioral problems.
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Develop and initiate safety standards for youth at all times.
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Monitor, record, and document observations of youth behavior.
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Modify daily activities of youth appropriate to behavioral interventions.
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Instruct youths on positive behavioral aspects.
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Develop and initiate appropriate recreational activities for youth.
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Ideal applicants should have experience working with children and/or adolescents
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Good interpersonal skills
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Able to maintain good working relationships with families and other professionals
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Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities
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Good Time-Management skills
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Enjoy working with kids
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Job specific training is provided
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College Diploma in child and youth worker (CYW) social care
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CPR Qualification
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Safety care
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Educational assistance
