E25-160 Behaviour Support Associate

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Behaviour Support Associate to provide assistance in daily living for individuals with complex needs in Scarborough. This role involves working in a team to implement behavioural support plans and providing case management, emotional support, and documentation management. Ideal candidates will have a background in Social Services and experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop written programs to aid in life skills acquisition.
• Provide case management and emotional support to individuals.
• Maintain documentation and monitor finances.

Skills

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Collaboration with inter-professional teams

Emotional support provision

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services

Behavioural Science Technology degree or diploma

Job description

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Position

Behaviour Support Associate

Region

Scarborough

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week

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 within an intellectual disability as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, 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 is required 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, and assist in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Provide case management to individuals on caseload, include appropriate personal and physical care, medication administration, crisis response, and liaise 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 various types of 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.

Region: Scarborough

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