Individual support workers are responsible for one on one support workers with young children with developmental and intellectual disabilities using a variety of applied behavior analysis techniques. Individual support workers provide services at a child’s home. Supervision and training is provided by the service coordinator and agency

Job requirements are listed below:

- Provide assistance to behavioral therapists in developing behavioral therapy programs.
- Provide behavioral interventions to children and adolescents in home and community settings.
- Implements an individualized service plan for each child and youngster.
- Manage and work with youth with behavioral problems.
- Develop and initiate safety standards for youth at all times.
- Monitor, record, and document observations of youth behavior.




- Modify daily activities of youth appropriate to behavioral interventions.
- Instruct youths on positive behavioral aspects.
- Develop and initiate appropriate recreational activities for youth.

Qualifications:

- Ideal applicants should have experience working with children and/or adolescents
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to maintain good working relationships with families and other professionals
- Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Positive Time-Management skills
- Enjoy working with kids
- Job specific training is provided

Educational Requirement:

- College Diploma in child and youth worker (CYW) social care
- CPR Qualification
- Safety care
- Educational assistance

📌 Individual Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 ADEQUATE CARE SOCIAL SERVICES
📍 Canada