Job Description

Job Title: Programmer Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary (Maternity leave coverage - 18 months)

Reports To: Home Living Support Director / Career & Inclusion Director

Overview:

The Programmer Assistant duties are designed to support the agencies programmers by completing basic programming duties. This role will work under the close direction and supervision of agency programmers and Directors to ensure that behavior support programs and other protocols are completed and reviewed according to agencies policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Basic Programming Duties

Develop social stories, visual schedules, reinforcement charts as per the individual's developed program plans

Complete annual reviews of individual AT/EI, Safe Bathing, and other required protocols in conjunction with programmers

Assist with maintaining programming and BARC files

Complete graphing of individual behavior data as required

Marking of program protocol knowledge tests under direction of programmers

Core Competencies:

Work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Understand and respect confidentiality of information Relationship building skills (client individuals, peers, other staff, guardians/trustees) Communication skills (written and verbal) Problem solving Ability to take direction Flexible and able to adapt well to change Punctual and reliable Knowledge of disability services and supports

Other Knowledge and Skills:

Working knowledge of SPAN's policies and procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel

Knowledge of Sharevision an asset

Awareness of Community Services

Demonstrated communication skills

Education and Experience:

Required to have 2-3 year's experience working with individuals who have diverse abilities and with behavior programs. Preference will be given to those candidates who have formal training and/or education in applied behavior analysis or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

This position is a 35 hour per week position. The work is primarily office based.

Addendum:

While every effort has been made to ensure that this document is representative of duties associated position listed above, the list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and that the organization reserves the right to make changes to the job description in the future.

Indigenous applicants are welcome!

Addendum:

While every effort has been made to ensure that this document is representative of duties associated position listed above, the list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and that the organization reserves the right to make changes to the job description in the future.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.92-$24.42 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-15
Expected start date: 2025-07-28