E25-133 Behaviour Support Associate – Overnight Awake

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Behaviour Support Associate to provide support to individuals with complex needs. The role involves implementing behavioral intervention plans and collaborating with an inter-professional team to enhance daily living skills. Candidates should have a background in Social Services and experience with Applied Behaviour Analysis. An inclusive work environment is offered, with a focus on community integration.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Driver's license is an asset.
• Successful completion of internal training required.

Responsibilities

• Develop written programs to aid in life skills acquisition.
• Provide case management and personal care.
• Maintain documentation including behavioural data.

Skills

Experience with Applied Behaviour Analysis

Ability to provide emotional support

Case management skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services

Behavioural Science Technology degree/diploma

Job description

Overview

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Position

Position: Behaviour Support Associate - Overnight Awake

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

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About the Organization

Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, is a dynamic innovative organization committed to a vision of promoting a welcoming community. As a leader in the field, Community Living Toronto offers supports to over 6,000 individuals with an intellectual disability as well as support to their families, including residential and day supports, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services and respite.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a focus in the area of Social Services. Preference is given to graduates of a Behavioural Science Technology degree or diploma program.
• At least one year experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis to support individuals with complex needs in a residential environment.
• Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required, including Safe Management Group (SMG).
• Driver's license is an asset.

Job Summary

Supporting individuals in all aspects of daily living while working as part of an inter-professional team, including an ABA lead and Behavioural Services Consultant, to directly implement all aspects of the behavioural intervention/support plan. A strong emphasis is placed on building capacity to function in the community.

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of a program supervisor, develop written programs that aid in the acquisition of life skills in collaboration with the ABA lead.
• Identify program needs of individuals supported; participate in the development and implementation of life plans; assist in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Provide case management to individuals on caseload, provide appropriate personal and physical care, including medication administration, crisis response, advocating on behalf of individuals supported, and liaising with family, medical and other professions and service providers to address needs.
• Provide emotional support to individuals supported on a one-on-one or group basis and refer to professionals when necessary.
• Maintain documentation (including behavioural data and skill acquisition data), monitor finances, and ensure an appropriate standard of living.
• Provide direction to part-time staff as required.
• Provide feedback to the ABA lead regarding specific areas of program implementation.

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