Job Description
JOB TITLE
Regular part-time specialized educator
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT
Reporting to general management, the specialized educator will have the opportunity to participate in the development of residents support practices. Through his/her observations, knowledge of the file and information gathering, he⸱elle contributes to the evaluation of residents needs, abilities, lifestyle habits, behaviors and actively participates in the follow-up of interventions.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Among other responsibilities, he⸱she:
- Plans and leads activities
- Creates materials and visual tools to support residents according to their needs
- Assists with hygiene and meals
- Participates in various committees and team meetings
- Uses alternative communication strategies (PECS, TEACCH)
- Writes progress and observation notes and fills out rating and follow-up grids.
- Collaborates and communicates relevant information to colleagues
- Ensures follow-up and accompaniment to medical appointments as required
- Distributes medication under Bill 90 (training provided following hiring)
- Supports residents in their daily tasks and routines
- Plans, organizes and leads educational activities
SCHEDULE
Day shift: 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (as needed)
Evening shift: 1:45 pm to 9:30 pm or 2:20 pm to 10:05 pm (as needed)
1 weekend out of 2
REQUIRED TRAINING
- DEC in Special Education Technique
- Experience working with people with autism spectrum disorders and/or mental health problems and/or living in a residence offering a long-term living environment
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Have at heart the well-being of the residents⸱e⸱s, have the ability to anticipate needs, demonstrate dignity and ensure the protection of the person accompanied.
- Possess certain qualities such as: caring, listening skills, good communication skills, be emphatic, versatile⸱e, autonomous and have the ability to establish relationships based on trust and good teamwork skills
- Specific training in the reality of people with autism spectrum disorders is a considerable asset.
- First aid/CPR skills (asset)
- Attestation de formation pour l'administration de médicaments et de soins invasives d'assistance (Bill 90) (asset)
- Therapeutic intervention for aggressive behavior (ITCA) (asset)
- Valid driver's license
BENEFITS
- Group Insurance
- Group RRSP
- Meals provided
Join the Véro & Louis Home team!
Send your CV to: emploisvarennes@maisonverolouis.com
Interested in being a part of an innovative, human-focused project?
The first Véro & Louis Home was inaugurated in Varennes in May 2021. This pioneering living environment is designed for the needs of autistic adults aged 21 and over, with or without intellectual disabilities. The Foundation not only built the home according to the world's best architectural practices for an ideal physical environment for autistic individuals, it developed an educational program to support the residents and help them develop their potential on an ongoing basis. We are currently expanding our team. We’re looking for people who want to help make the project a great success!
There are many other great reasons to come work with us:
– Our project is innovative and supported by research projects.
– You can play a role in developing practices for adults with ASD.
– Your workplace is a friendly, people-focused living environment.
– Your positivity, creativity and ideas are appreciated!
– You will receive full support during your onboarding process.
– We provide employees with an ongoing training program.
– Our beautiful facilities offer our residents a variety of activities including swimming, sports, cultural activities and gardening.
– What’s more, we provide group insurance, a group RRSP and your meals, and we now have a charging station for your electric cars!
– Public transit is available near the Home.
Join the team at the Véro & Louis Home!
The values of the Véro & Louis Foundation and Homes
The values of the Véro & Louis Foundation are integral to its culture and purpose. They can be summarized in one fundamental principle: respect for difference, which is the basis of our attitudes, conduct and actions. This means offering our residents, their families and our employees the best possible conditions to enhance their well-being and quality of life.
RESPECT - COMMITMENT - INNOVATION - KINDNESS
These four values are also central at Véro & Louis Homes. Certain values underlie our respect for difference:
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COMPASSION
Each resident and their family members are treated with compassion at all times, which is integral to the approach of our services.
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DIGNITY
Every resident is a human being like anyone else with the right to dignity. It’s important to respect their choices, forms of expression, reactions, interiority, and physical, moral and spiritual integrity.
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ETHICS
Ethics are top of mind for all employees, volunteers and other staff members at the Véro & Louis Home in all parts of their work with residents.
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SOLIDARITY
Solidarity between all team members at the Home is foundational to the assistance they provide our residents.
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