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Job Opportunity: French Language Family & Community Consultant:Thames Valley Children's CentreJob description:French Language Family & Community Consultantby Thames Valley Children's CentreEmployment type: Full-time Date Published: Aug 05, 2022 Job DescriptionSince 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide variety of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 9,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.We are currently recruiting for one regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week) French Language Family & Community Consultant in Autism & Behavioural Services who will provide services in French and English. Working within Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Foundational Family Services, the prosperous candidate will provide education and consultation to families of children and youth with ASD, facilitate presentations and guided discussions on a variety of topics related to autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis, and will provide educational tours of classroom treatment spaces for parents of children coming into service; all to be delivered in person or virtually. The designated office for this position will be determined located on the location of the prosperous candidate. Occasional evening work will be required. Responsibilities» Deliver all components of Foundational Family Services; provide educational opportunities and support to families across all domains of learning » Participate in ABS Intake to assist families of children in the OAP with service and program navigation and supports » Work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop, deliver and evaluate workshops and educational opportunities for parents, caregivers and families on use of specific ABA-located techniques » Coach and consult parents and caregivers, individually or in groups, to practice and apply evidence-located behavioural strategies with their children or youth in the home and community settings » Provide on-going community capacity-building through training and educational events delivered to community partners » Accurately document and track each client’s participation in GoldCare » Establish and maintain positive relationships with agency staff and community partners » Participate in significant internal and external committees Qualifications» Bachelor’s degree in a health or social sciences field. ABS Graduate Certificate preferred. » Proficient in oral and written French » Demonstrated skills in coaching others on ABA strategies and techniques » Advanced expertise of the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder » expertise of community resources and supports » Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication; capability to share skills in ways that are understandable, ensuring that conversations are mutually respectful » Advanced self-reflection skills with the capability to receive and incorporate feedback » Demonstrated capability to work with high level of autonomy and initiative within a team environment » Demonstrated capability to provide an adult-focused consultative/coaching model of service delivery » Strong computer skills; familiar with the MS Office Suite 2010 package of programs, especially Word and Excel » Strong service delivery skills; proficient use of Zoom and other media-located interfaces » A valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle » Current certification in First Aid and CPRTo apply, please email your cover letter and resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Word format) to Human Resources at apply@tvcc.on.ca. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position and location you are interested in. To lgain more about Thames Valley Children's Centre, please visit our website at www.tvcc.on.ca. While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted. TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.
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