Group Assistants – Summer/Student

Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 9,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.

We are recruiting for 8 (eight) part-time (up to 37.5 hours per week), temporary Group Assistants in Autism & Behavioural Services. The designated office for these positions is London (3), St. Thomas (1), Owen Sound (1), Stratford (1), Chatham (1) and Sarnia (1).  The catchment area for London or St. Thomas includes Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties. The catchment area of Owen Sound or Stratford includes Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. The catchment area for Chatham or Sarnia includes Chatham-Kent and Lambton counties.  These positions are expected to begin in June and end September 2, 2022.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervisor of the Manager, Autism & Behavioural Services Group Assistants will provide the following support to the Behaviour Clinician and Instructor Therapist prior to, during and after Education Workshops, Treatment Groups, and Classroom sessions:

• Prepare materials for the activities; including photocopying, laminating, collecting and arranging materials, setting up the room including equipment and technology supports

• Interact with families and children/youth during the activities by
  • other assigned tasks as they arise
  • assisting parents with instructions, and
  • ecording data as instructed,
  • providing reinforcement as needed,
  • giving direction and prompting as required,

• Direct families to appropriate staff or resources after the activities have ended, share observations of client progress with the Behaviour Clinician or Instructor Therapist
• Follow through on assigned tasks prior to the next group/workshop; return the classroom to a neat and orderly state, assist with the distribution and collection of evaluation tools, clean and disinfect all toys, materials and equipment as required.

Qualifications:

• Working toward Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field (e.g. ABSC, CYW, ECE, DSW)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with children and youth with Autism is an asset
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders is preferred

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Word format) to Human Resources at apply@tvcc.on.ca by May 24, 2022. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position and location you are interested in. To learn more about Thames Valley Children's Centre, please visit our website at www.tvcc.on.ca.

While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.