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 centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking fun, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our team in supporting children with ASD to fulfill their potential. As an Autism Tutor, you will be an integral part of a team, working one-on-one with children and families, teaching important skills in all life areas based on individualized goals. You will apply creativity to deliver programs in fun and interesting ways in a St.Amant classroom or in a community setting (e.g., childcare centre, family home).
This position reports to the Family Information & Resource Manager and works under the supervision of an Autism Consultant and Senior Tutor.
Please watch this video: Autism Tutor Recruitment Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQLK-4EU9x8)

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

• Delivers ABA intervention to assigned children under the direction of the Autism Consultant and Senior Tutor including learning activities in all life areas
• Attends team meetings and workshops
• Collects data and information regarding the child’s progress
• Works closely with other team members to ensure coordination and integrity of services
• Communicates with child’s family regarding the child’s progress, care, and well-being
• Supports and assists child to participate in daily activities (e.g., group activities, outdoor play time), self-care and personal care when needed
• Understands policies and procedures of the Autism Programs and those of the organization
• Reports and documents high risk or potentially high-risk situations according to St.Amant and Autism Programs policy
• Carries out programming and teaching in areas/goals that have been identified and individualized for each child; works one-on-one with the child to develop their skills and independence
• Willing and able to learn and maintain accurate data collection, summary and entry methods
• Commits to complete all training required by the Autism Programs
• Develops and/or constructs material for client use when required
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team