instructor of persons with disabilities

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Assess clients' cognitive, social and emotional barriers to establish adaptation goals
• Assist students to develop life skills
• Collaborate with specialists to develop programs for clients' special needs
• Develop individualized education and intervention plans based on special needs of client to facilitate their readaptation and independence objectives

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Behaviour management Certification
• Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Children
• Persons who are intellectually impaired
• Persons with learning disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues

Medical specialization

• Behavioural science

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program