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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $23- 32

Onehealth is committed to improving and revolutionizing the way mental health is delivered by providing a broad range of therapeutic and integrated services for all ages. Were dedicated to not only improving mental health solutions but making mental health care accessible for all.

Our team is growing and we are looking for highly motivated individuals who are ready to gain hands-on experience working with children on the spectrum. Onehealth is currently recruiting talented individuals to join our expanding team as a Weekday, Weekend, Weeknight and Casual Respite Worker for our Autism program located in Ottawa area.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assessing the physical and emotional condition of clients
• Engaging clients in suitable activities such as socializing, playing games, and reading out loud
• Relief and support, emotional regulation
• Learning and maintaining ethical standards of practice
• Flexible schedule with opportunity for more hours as business grows
• Basic hygiene care (changing clothes, diapers, bathroom breaks)
• Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately interact with patients
• Must possess an active-listening skill
• Have and showcase very strong interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to work independently once assigned a case
• Must have the ability to work with families, healthcare professionals, counselors, and others
• Ability to practice skills; from listening to interpretative skills
• Ensures a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for children and youth providing age appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
• Promotes behavioural change and personal growth of children and youth who are having difficulties coping as a result of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays.
• Provides life skills training as per goals set out by the youth and other stakeholders.
• Supports youth to achieve their established goals using a strengths-based approach.
• Works within the youths community to utilize local resources and programs.
• Initiates activity groups, related to the specific needs and goals of the youth.

Qualifications and Skills :

Behavioural Science Technology Diploma, Autism Behavioural Science Certificate, Registered Behavioural Technician certificate, or related (preferred)

Degree / Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Education, Child and Youth Worker, or related field (required)

Must possess CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, Crisis Intervention, or TCI and a degree or diploma relevant to the field (required)

6 months - 1 year experience working in a position with exposure to ABA techniques and strategies (preferred)

Previous experience with working with children and youth, highly energetic, enthusiastic, positive, creative, and have great play skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift at least 30 Lbs, must be able to sit on the floor with children, be engaging, be able to run, walk at a fast pace and be energetic.

Valid vulnerable sector check and CPR training is a requirement