Position Type:	Full-time
Date Posted:	Aug 05, 2022

Job Description

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 currently recruiting for one regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week) French Language Family & Community Consultant in Autism & Behavioural Services who will provide services in French and English. Working within Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Foundational Family Services, the successful candidate will provide education and consultation to families of children and youth with ASD, facilitate presentations and guided discussions on a variety of topics related to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis, and will provide educational tours of classroom treatment spaces for parents of children coming into service; all to be delivered in person or virtually.

The designated office for this position will be determined based on the location of the successful candidate. Occasional evening work will be required.

Responsibilities

Deliver all components of Foundational Family Services; provide educational opportunities and support to families across all domains of learning
Participate in ABS Intake to assist families of children in the OAP with service and program navigation and supports
Work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop, deliver and evaluate workshops and educational opportunities for parents, caregivers and families on use of specific ABA-based techniques
Coach and consult parents and caregivers, individually or in groups, to practice and apply evidence-based behavioural strategies with their children or youth in the home and community settings
Provide on-going community capacity-building through training and educational events delivered to community partners
Accurately document and track each client’s participation in GoldCare
Establish and maintain positive relationships with agency staff and community partners
Participate in relevant internal and external committees

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a health or social sciences field. ABS Graduate Certificate preferred.
Proficient in oral and written French
Demonstrated skills in coaching others on ABA strategies and techniques
Advanced knowledge of the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Knowledge of community resources and supports
Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication; ability to share expertise in ways that are understandable, ensuring that conversations are mutually respectful
Advanced self-reflection skills with the ability to receive and incorporate feedback
Demonstrated ability to work with high level of autonomy and initiative within a team environment
Demonstrated ability to provide an adult-focused consultative/coaching model of service delivery
Strong computer skills; familiar with the MS Office Suite 2010 package of programs, especially Word and Excel
Strong service delivery skills; proficient use of Zoom and other media-based interfaces
A valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
Current certification in First Aid and CPR

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. 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.