JOB POSTING: PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER (CHILDREN’S AUTISM PROGRAM)
Organization Summary
Niagara Support Services (NSS) is a non-profit organization committed to serving individuals with developmental disabilities. We have 9 residential homes, all located in the Niagara Region to support residents with diverse needs. Apart from residential, NSS also organizes the Longhurst Day Program for community skills building, the Children's Autism Program (CAP), and Supported Independent Living (SIL). Our community is a source of inspiration for the well-being of its members, promoting meaningful relationships, and thriving when everyone actively engages in community life.
Position Summary
Niagara Support Services (NSS) provides an Education and Community Partnership Program (ECPP) classroom (CAP) for children with a diagnosis of autism who are in grades 1 -8. This part-time position involves working with a student in a classroom setting, following the direction of the classroom teacher and the Movement Specialist. The focus of the position is to ensure that support is given to individual students and that the support takes place in an environment conducive to experiential learning and in keeping with the student's agreed upon plan. The position contributes in a part-time capacity to the team approach to assist the student in ultimately reintegrating back into the school community. It is also imperative that the individual maintain an awareness and concern for the agency's interest and investment at all times through the regular practice of sound and honest judgement.
Accountability
This position reports directly to the Supervisor, Children’s Services
Position Type: Temporary Backfill (4 months - September to December)
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Rate of Pay (CAD): 26.31/hour
Department: Children’s Autism Program
Hours of Work:
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm with the understanding that hours may fluctuate based on program needs.
- CAP runs in accordance with the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) annual calendar (i.e. September to June) and as such in the role as a part time support worker, you are required to attend work during the times that school is in session. During the summer months of July and August while the DSBN is not in session, this position will be off from work.
Corporate Responsibilities
- Understanding and commitment to the agency’s overall vision and values.
- Ability to follow agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations regarding housekeeping,
- security and equipment handling.
- Maintain confidentiality as it relates to the responsibilities of the position and the Agency.
- Adhering to the agencies Health and Safety policies as well as mandated legislative requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Program Supports - Under the direction of the DSBN classroom teacher and movement specialist this position will:
- Act as a member of the team, implementing effective strategies/support for the student in the class.
- Implement an experiential Movement/Educational Program
- Support the teacher in providing a Special Education Program to the student.
- Supervise and support the individual in the development of life skills, such as personal
- hygiene, outings etc., as the individual may require.
- Implementing programs and strategies developed for a student by internal
- and external service delivery teams.
- Work with the student as per individual Plan of Care and learning environment.
- Transporting the student to any outside activities
Professional Development:
- Attend relevant conferences.
- Remain current as to new developments in related field(s).
- Participate in all in-house training sessions. This may occur outside of the school day.
- Submit reports on all training attended.
Health and Safety:
- Work in a safe and healthful manner.
- Have knowledge of all Health and Safety policies.
- Report any problems or hazards immediately to the appropriate individual.
Qualifications:
- Two-year community college diploma in social science field or study or equivalent.
- Up to two (2) years of practical experience with persons that have a disability.
- Experience working with children/youth with Autism.
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in leadership and coordination of activities.
- Excellent driving record and possess a Class "G" driver's license.
- Current First Aid, CPR and NVCI certificates.
- Current satisfactory Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening certificate.
Niagara Support Services is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 905 384 3166 ext. 2248. All requests will be addressed confidentially.
Pay: $26.31 per hour
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working with children/youth with Autism?
- Highest level of education?
Licence/Certification:
- Full G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
