Bethesda, long considered to be a leader within the Developmental Services sector in Ontario, offers a work environment that is supportive and team based.  Our organization has been the recipient of various awards including Human Resources Director Canada Best Places to Work and Canadian Occupational Safety's 5-Star Safety Cultures 2023.  We offer competitive wages, industry leading benefit plan and defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP), company perks such as retail discounts and a Bethesda Rewards Program. We value respect, diversity and inclusivity, collaboration and providing compassionate quality care.  We are looking for candidates who share our values.Bethesda is currently recruiting for a Full Time Contract Respite Facilitator.  This position will be based in Thorold.POSITION OBJECTIVEThe Children’s Respite program at Bethesda requires one (1) Respite Facilitator.  Working to promote Bethesda’s values, vision and mission statement and quality client care, the Respite Facilitator will work with children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The duration of the contract is eight (8) months. Key Job ResponsibilitiesSupport children/youth engaging in risk behaviour while remaining calm, neutral, and effectively using non-violent crisis intervention strategies.Assist caregivers completing funding applications and reconciliation forms and program registration documentation.Review service options with new referrals.Complete intake forms.Facilitates appropriate internal and community referrals.Monitor wait lists and schedule clients for service.Monitor and confirm program registration.Lead facilitation of individual and group based Respite Services. Maintain client records and complete documentation as required.Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based recreational services.Develop resources and program materials.Facilitate community connections, program registrations and referrals and share resources.Provide Resource Consultation Services.Provide Brief Clinical Consultation Services.Investigate ideas and plan the integration of engaging community activities into service options.Provide coaching and support to Caregivers, Community Partners, CYS Team Members, and Students.Collaborate with Community Partners and Interdisciplinary Team Members.Actively participate in administrative team meetings.Collect and analyze data.Actively participate in team meetings and provide suggestions, creative ideas and recommendations for strengthening CYS.Comply with Bethesda policies and procedures relating to health and safety.Responsible for reporting all health and safety concerns immediately following the Internal Responsibility System.Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSUniversity degree in Human Behaviour and/or Developmental Psychology or College diploma and comparable training in a related field.Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and experience supporting children with this diagnosis.Experience providing ABA supports to individuals with Autism.Knowledge and experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principals.Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.Proficient with Microsoft Office.Valid Driver’s License.First Aid Training and CPR Certification.Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.Professional Communication Skills: professionally represents the company through strong communication skills, both oral and written.Teamwork: excels at working with others and communicating with a team to provide the most effective support to clients.Problem-Solving: able to navigate challenges and barriers, always looks for potential pitfalls and risks to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and knows when to ask for help.Proactive: anticipates and solves problems and issues before they are brought to your attentionFluent in French is an asset  AUD Thorold L2V

Full Time Contract Respite Facilitator

Bethesda, long considered to be a leader within the Developmental Services sector in Ontario, offers a work environment that is supportive and team based.  Our organization has been the recipient of various awards including Human Resources Director Canada Best Places to Work and Canadian Occupational Safety's 5-Star Safety Cultures 2023.  We offer competitive wages, industry leading benefit plan and defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP), company perks such as retail discounts and a Bethesda Rewards Program. 

We value respect, diversity and inclusivity, collaboration and providing compassionate quality care.  We are looking for candidates who share our values.

Bethesda is currently recruiting for a Full Time Contract Respite Facilitator.  This position will be based in Thorold.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Children’s Respite program at Bethesda requires one (1) Respite Facilitator.  Working to promote Bethesda’s values, vision and mission statement and quality client care, the Respite Facilitator will work with children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The duration of the contract is eight (8) months.

 

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Support children/youth engaging in risk behaviour while remaining calm, neutral, and effectively using non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
  • Assist caregivers completing funding applications and reconciliation forms and program registration documentation.
  • Review service options with new referrals.
  • Complete intake forms.
  • Facilitates appropriate internal and community referrals.
  • Monitor wait lists and schedule clients for service.
  • Monitor and confirm program registration.
  • Lead facilitation of individual and group based Respite Services. Maintain client records and complete documentation as required.
  • Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based recreational services.
  • Develop resources and program materials.
  • Facilitate community connections, program registrations and referrals and share resources.
  • Provide Resource Consultation Services.
  • Provide Brief Clinical Consultation Services.
  • Investigate ideas and plan the integration of engaging community activities into service options.
  • Provide coaching and support to Caregivers, Community Partners, CYS Team Members, and Students.
  • Collaborate with Community Partners and Interdisciplinary Team Members.
  • Actively participate in administrative team meetings.
  • Collect and analyze data.
  • Actively participate in team meetings and provide suggestions, creative ideas and recommendations for strengthening CYS.
  • Comply with Bethesda policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
  • Responsible for reporting all health and safety concerns immediately following the Internal Responsibility System.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • University degree in Human Behaviour and/or Developmental Psychology or College diploma and comparable training in a related field.
  • Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and experience supporting children with this diagnosis.
  • Experience providing ABA supports to individuals with Autism.
  • Knowledge and experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principals.
  • Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • First Aid Training and CPR Certification.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.
  • Professional Communication Skills: professionally represents the company through strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Teamwork: excels at working with others and communicating with a team to provide the most effective support to clients.
  • Problem-Solving: able to navigate challenges and barriers, always looks for potential pitfalls and risks to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and knows when to ask for help.
  • Proactive: anticipates and solves problems and issues before they are brought to your attention
  • Fluent in French is an asset

 

Bethesda will provide, upon request, accommodation to the materials and processes used in the recruitment process in accordance with the accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Integrated Accessibility Standards.

We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

 

  • Posted Date 04 Jan 2025
  • Location Thorold
    ON / Canada
  • Industry Non-profit
  • Job Type
  • Salary $21.80 Hourly