Kerry's Place Autism Services·Amaranth, Ontario
The Autism Support Associate leads a team to provide daily support to adults with Autism, focusing on enhancing their quality of life and personal fulfillment. Responsibilities include implementing person-centered plans, ensuring health and safety, and acting as a primary liaison for families and professionals.
Saturday: 1
1030a-6p
1030a-6p
1030a-6p
1030a-6p
1030a-6p
2
230p-10p
230p-10p
230p-10p
230p-10p
7a-230p
3
230p-10p
230p-10p
230p-10p
230p-10p
230p-10p
4
7a-230p
7a-230p
7a-230p
7a-230p
7a-230p
5
7a-230p
7a-230p
7a-230p
7a-230p
7a-230p
Closing Date: 4:30pm, August 27, 2026
This position is open to: Internal and External Applicants
Are you looking for a meaningful career full of lifelong learning and everyday adventures? At Kerry’s Place, we help enhance the quality of life for more than 8000 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year! Our dedicated team of professionals have become experts in the field through our continuous training and development programs. Get ready for a fun and vibrant career because every day is an adventure at Kerry’s Place!
Reporting to the Manager Services and Supports, the Autism Support Associate is responsible to take lead to ensure that the day to day support provided to people with Autism meets the expectations of persons supported to enhance their quality of life. The support provided must also align with the values of Kerry’s Place Autism Services and meet the goals and expectations of the agency. The Autism Support Associate, as the liaison, leads the team to provide services aimed at maximizing health and safety and personal fulfillment of people with Autism. Responsibilities may include:
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and act according to Kerry’s Place Autism Services Performance Standards, demonstrating respect for all people
Use creativity and resourcefulness to ensure that quality of life principles are effectively applied for the people supported. Every effort must be made to enhance and maintain the person’s dignity and respect
Provide solutions to barriers impacting achievement of quality of life
Act as the primary liaison with: family, medical, educational, leisure and recreational contacts
Provide leadership and coaching to other employees to continuously improve the quality of service and the work environment
Ensure Person Centered Planning is effectively implemented and individual’s goals are being realized in a timely way
Provide appropriate supports to ensure the health and safety of the people supported and ensure compliance to Policies and Procedures associated with Health and Safety and Abuse Prevention
Ensure that, Behaviour Support Plan and skill-building strategies are consistently implemented, as directed by the Clinical Therapist and/or the Clinical Supervisor (Registered Behaviour Analyst), as well as the manager. Observation of implementation and supervision of Clinical support strategies will occur using the method and frequency appropriate for the needs of the individual. (Where applicable)
Identify when the support of appropriate professionals are required and enlist these supports. Document and report Incidents and Serious Occurrences immediately
Provide support and coaching in the areas of: social skills, communication, vocation, daily living skills and leisure activities
Provide leadership in identifying & achieving Personal Outcomes as defined by each person
Provide appropriate supports to ensure people supported by Kerry’s Place Autism Services have the knowledge & ability to exercise rights
Ensure the work area is clean and safe; correct or report any safety concerns immediately. Document and report accidents, injuries and near misses immediately
Kerry’s Place is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. Kerry’s Place is also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for your interest in Kerry’s Place Autism Services. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Use Kerry’s Place Autism Services resources in a cost effective and efficient manner
Ensure accuracy and timely completion of documentation required through legislation and policy and procedures such as: individual’s files, health records, person development plans, data collection, etc.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with: families, natural supports, volunteers, professionals, community members and other people you interact with in the course of your work
Attend and participate in meetings as directed by your Manager or Coordinator such as: team meetings, family meetings, etc.
Administer medication according to Kerry’s Place Autism Services Policy and Procedure. Understand the purpose of each medication, the expected effects and maintain vigilance for the potential side effects
Where required oversee the individual’s finances, providing documentation of expenditures to the manager
Other duties as assigned
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
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