Kohai Educational Centre/Kohai LIFE is a full-time day programme which serves adults with autism and other learning challenges. We teach skills in group setting to improve social and personal skills, build work experience and maintain skills in academics and language.
Kohai is a small charity which has been teaching skills to improve the lives of people with cognitive, social and skills for independence for over 50 years.
Our goal is to help young adults, 18+years, achieve a more interactive, involved and fulfilled life within the community. We also offer evening social programmes, twice a week. The successful candidate will be part of the team working some evenings.
The successful candidate must have related academic qualifications and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience workin in groups settings with adults with autism.
They will work in a team; teaching and helping adults achieve recreational, social and vocational skills. We use a behavioural approach with the principles of ABA, teaching individual skills in small groups. There is community involvement at work placements and work skills are taught on site.
Experience with individuals who live with autism and other challenges is necessary.
We offer staff training to support the role. we will require at least 2 recent work related refernces. Only those called for interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Work with small groups of adults (approximate age range 21years to 32years)
- Prepare individuals for work placements or activities in the community
- Work in a closely-knit professional team
- Communicate with parents, colleagues and management verbally and in writing
- Set clear deliverable goals to achieve best outcome
- Ability to work flexible hours within a 40 hour week
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00-$63,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Application question(s):
- Do you have skilled experience with adults who have communication and language difficulties?
Experience:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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🏢 Kohai Educational Centre/Kohai LIFE
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