Job Description

Canucks Autism Network16 days ago
Chilliwack, British Columbia
$31/hour
Mid Level
full_time###

Top Benefits

10% in lieu of benefits
In-house training
Ongoing mentorship


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About the role

Wage:

$28/hour + 10% in lieu of benefits ($30.80/hr)

Hours:

Varies per program and season

Locations:

Mission & Chilliwack

Available Programs:

Swim @ Mission Leisure Centre: Sundays, October 19 to December 7 from 7:45 am - 10:00 am Orientation will be held at the facility on October 19 from 7:15 am - 7:45 am Gymnastics @ Chilliwack Gymnastics Club: Thursdays, October 30 to December 4 from 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Orientation will be held at the facility on October 30 from 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm

Position Description

To provide leadership and support to program staff, including Support Workers, Program Assistants, Skills Coaches, and Volunteers while ensuring an organized, safe, and high-quality delivery of CAN programs by navigating complex participant behaviours and ensuring that support strategies are being used effectively, as well as interacting with the families and caregivers of participants.



Onsite Supervisors are an important part of the CAN team, acting as the organization's primary representative on the ground, and relaying important staffing and participant information to help improve programs.



All Onsite Supervisors receive in-house training, ongoing mentorship and training, and benefit from small class sizes.

Key Functions

Program Development


Facilitate program orientation for Coach, Support Workers, Volunteers, and Program Assistants Communicate with parents/guardians to ensure that each participant's goals and needs are being properly addressed throughout the program, and that appropriate support strategies are being used Develop and oversee the implementation of individual support plans and contingency pathway diagrams for program participants as required. Ensuring the involvement of all parties involved (family, staff, coach, Program Coordinator/Regional Lead/Manager, etc.) Maintain and update Individual Support Plans and Contingency Pathway Diagrams as needed Ensure the health, safety, and overall well-being of participants by maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, support participants and direct staff and volunteers to assist with participant toileting and personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner

Human Resources and Volunteer Management


Collaborate, train, model, and provide feedback to Support Workers, Coaches, Program Assistants, and Volunteers on their overall performance and areas for growth Identify program staff training needs and provide collaborative mentoring and coaching using CAN tools and resources Respond to program staffing, facility, and participant changes to ensure the continued delivery of safe programming for all

Administration & Other Duties


Create initial participant-staff pairings and groupings and update on an as-needed basis Ensure timely and accurate submission (within 24 hours of the program ending) of both staff attendance on Payworks and communication logs to the Program Team that include volunteer and participant attendance, incident reports, first aid reports, safety care reports, staff/volunteer performance, equipment needs, etc.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience


Must be 18 years of age or older A minimum of 2 years' related experience supporting children, youth, and/or adults on the autism spectrum Knowledge of positive behaviour support principles for individuals on the autism spectrum Must have a valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification (at minimum) Must have valid Safety Care Certification. This mandatory training course will be provided by CAN. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement intensive Individual Support Plans and Contingency Pathway Diagrams Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with families/support people to understand their needs and challenges an asset Previous experience in a training and/or role of supervising/managing others

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Highly reliable self-starter, able to work independently and meet tight deadlines Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Excellent leadership and people management skills, approachable and motivational Proficient with MS Office, web-based systems, and visual aids technology Strong organizational planning skills Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information, operating with integrity Experience in supervising, training, and conflict resolution Punctual and reliable

Additional Requirements

If you are applying for a skate program, you must be able to skate forwards, backwards, and stop with ease, and be able to physically support a beginner participant on the ice If you are applying for a swim program, you must feel comfortable in all depths of the pool

We thank all of those who apply but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Please note that all chosen candidates will need to successfully complete our online criminal record check to move forward in the hiring process. Additionally, successful candidates/new employees must complete all training and necessary paperwork prior to starting the program.

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About

Canucks Autism Network

Individual and Family Services
201-500
Canucks Autism Network (CAN) provides programs to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, while promoting acceptance and inclusion through community engagement and training initiatives across BC and beyond.



Founded in 2008 by Vancouver Canucks co-owners, Paolo and Clara Aquilini, the CAN team consists of a diverse group of trained staff, experienced support workers and dedicated volunteers.



Our vision is for every individual on the autism spectrum to be understood, accepted and supported in all community spaces.