Private Household based in 5 Penney Crescent, St. John’s, NL A1A 5H1 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Autism support worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Term or contract or Part-time job. The candidate must be available to work morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Employer Name: Private Household
Position: Autism support worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $19.03 hourly / 10 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part-time
Location: 5 Penney Crescent, St. John’s, NL A1A 5H1

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Job Description

The candidate must assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
The candidate must implement behaviour management programs.
The candidate must be knowledgeable in MS Office.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
The candidate must hold a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or possess equivalent experience.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must have an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate and a Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
The candidate must be punctual.
The candidate should be client-focused.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
The candidate must be capable of acting independently and taking the initiative.
The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate must have patience.
The candidate must be honest.

Work site environment

The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.
The candidate must be able to work in the employer’s or client’s home.
The candidate must work in the employer’s home, providing personalized support in a private residential environment.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

The target audience includes adolescents, persons with a disability, persons with an intellectual disability, and school-age children (6–12 years).

Area of work experience

The candidate must have work experience in teaching.

Area of specialization

The candidate must be specialized in the area of speech therapy.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must undergo security and safety checks, including a criminal record check, basic security clearance, and a vulnerable sector check.
The candidate must provide valid reference information.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

The employer will provide Long-term, and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
Under Long-term benefits, the selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
In addition to the Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking on the property, as well as employer-paid learning and training programs such as apprenticeships, private training, or workforce development opportunities; subsidized public transportation including free or discounted bus, rail, or transit passes, reimbursements, partial payments, or pre-tax payroll deductions and team-building opportunities to boost employee engagement and forge an unstoppable crew.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

amj.delaney@gmail.com