Autism Classroom Assistant

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Position Description

Surrey Place is a leading agency for Autism Services in Toronto, providing flexible, family-centred, and evidence-based behavioural services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. The Autism Program emphasizes and prioritizes the development, maintenance, and generalization of functional skills in the following areas: communication; behaviour management/emotional regulation; social; and daily living skills. The overall goal is to prepare children and youth with autism to benefit from and participate in their communities.

Main Responsibilities

The Autism Classroom Assistant is responsible for supporting behavioural services and the development of Autism and behavioural resources. This role has a clinical, research and education focus.

• Support the delivery of behavioural services and work directly with clients (children and youth).
• Participate in community outings with clients, including swimming and recreational summer activities.
• Create and assist with the development of program materials, design and implement activities and participate in group activities with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapists and children.
• Work directly with ABA Therapists to support skill-building behavioural services for children with Autism including collecting data for therapists.
• Responsible for data entry and collection for both clinical and administrative purposes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• Good communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.

Key skills/competency

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
• Behavioral Services
• Data Collection
• Client Support
• Program Development
• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office 365
• Post-secondary Education