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iHealthOX is committed to improving and revolutionizing mental health by providing a broad range of therapeutic and integrated services for all ages. We’re dedicated to improving mental health solutions and making mental health care accessible for all.
We are seeking an Educational Assistant.
The educational Assistant is an integral member of the Health team at Ihealthox and is responsible for supporting students with exceptional needs within the program. The position involves dealing with confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and variability. Responsibilities are varied, in collaboration with teaching and other professional staff, and include: supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and students with developmental disabilities; participation in social skills academic support; implementing special programs and support to behavioural students.
Educational Assistants may be required to modify programs and support learning for students with learning disabilities and speech/language issues. Assignments may include weekends, evenings, at the centre, in-home support or at school.
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will possess a community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Care/Worker, or equivalent, and a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with school-aged special needs children. Equivalent programs must be assessed by Human Resources staff. Valid First Aid certification/CPR Level C is required. The successful candidate will have also completed Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, TCI, and/or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training. Please ensure that you include copies of your diploma(s) and/or certificates that apply to the qualifications of an Educational Assistant.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- DSW
- Autism experience
- First Aid/CPR
- Level 2 sign language
- Experience working with deaf/blind students
- PIC Symbols
- Behaviour Modification Systems
- Computer skills
- Assist in toileting
- Direct instruction
- Behavioural tools
- Social skills
