Autism Tutor - Morden, MB

Position Details

• Work Location: Morden, MB 
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 1PM/2PM | Friday - Sunday: OFF
• Starting   Wage: $19.19/hr 
• Vacation: Starting at 3 weeks' 
• Benefits:  Extended Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan.

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

St.Amant, as part of an initiative entitled “Meaningful Connections”, seeks to expand the culture of support (“excellent caretaking”) to include an intentional focus on equipping a person with the opportunities and skills to develop relationships. The goal of this initiative is to have people we support exploring and establishing relationships with people in the community.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health and Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We offer three weeks vacation after your first year of employment, affordable on-site parking, onsite fitness facility with a one-time access fee and much more!

Summary of the Role

We are seeking fun, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our team in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to learn, discover and explore! As a tutor, you will be an integral part of a team, working one-on-one with children and families, teaching meaningful skills in all life areas based on individualized goals. This opportunity, taking place in a community setting: childcare centre, family home or a St.Amant classroom location, encourages creativity and play, inspiring both yourself and the child you are supporting to find joy in learning.

Please watch this video: Autism Tutor Recruitment Video (

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to work within a team
• Current First Aid and CPR certification

Assets:

• Post-secondary course work in behaviour modification/applied behaviour analysis (ABA)
• Previous experience as a tutor in a supervised applied behaviour analysis (ABA) program
• Previous experience working with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities or ASD
• Knowledge of the philosophies and practices in education, care and support services for individuals with disabilities

We Provide:

• Excellent, ongoing training in creative teaching strategies and behavioural principles
• Regularly scheduled team meetings for collaboration with supervisors and co-workers
• A significant career path in the field of ABA specializing in ASD
• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families
• Excellent benefits package

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
• Successful candidates must complete a series of Occupational Health Checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases