POSITION POSTING: #3467

SERVICE AREA: Supported Living

LOCATION: Kerry’s Place East Region – Whitby

SITE: COCH1 & HEMM

VACANCIES: 2

VACANCY TYPE: Existing Vacancy

AGE GROUP SUPPORTED: Adults over 18 years old

POSITION STATUS: Permanent Part-Time

HOURS OF WORK: PT Irregular hours per week (Days/Evenings/Weekends/Overnights/Holidays/Rotational Schedule; Flexibility required as per Collective Agreement)

HOURLY PAY RATE:

$22.79 - $24.96 per hour (Autism Support Assistant)

$22.84 - $23.87 per hour (Overnight Awake)

$19.26 per hour (Overnight Sleep)

UNION AFFILIATION: CUPE Local 2936-12

BENEFITS INCLUDED: No - Receive Pay in Lieu of Benefits up to 5% added to each pay

CLOSING DATE: 4:30pm, May 12, 2026

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO: Internal and External Applicants

Are you looking for a meaningful career full of lifelong learning and everyday adventures?

At Kerry’s Place, we help enhance the quality of life for more than 8000 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year! Our dedicated team of professionals have become experts in the field through our continuous training and development programs. Get ready for a fun and vibrant career because every day is an adventure at Kerry’s Place!

Why Join our Team?

• Make a Meaningful Difference in Someone’s Life
• Career Development & Internal Growth Opportunities Available
• Various Employer-Paid Training Programs
• Flexible Schedule
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (optional)
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Corporate Membership discount for Goodlife Fitness
• Employee Recognition and Celebration Programs
• Open and Inclusive Work Environment

About the Role:

Reporting to Manager, Services and Supports, the Autism Support Assistant is responsible to ensure that the day to day support provided to people with Autism meets the expectations of supported persons to enhance their quality of life. The support provided must also align with the values of Kerry’s Place Autism Services and meet the goals and expectations of the agency. The Autism Support Assistant, along with their team, provides services aimed at maximizing health and safety and personal fulfillment of people with Autism. Responsibilities may include:

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and act according to Kerry’s Place Autism Services Employee Performance Standards demonstrating respect for all people
• Use creativity and resourcefulness to ensure that quality of life principles are effectively applied for the people supported. Every effort must be made to enhance and maintain the person’s dignity and respect
• Provide solutions to barriers impacting achievement of quality of life. Participate to ensure Personal Outcomes for people are met as defined by each participant
• Understand and implement the actions to support people to achieve the goals identified in their Person Directed Plan
• Provide appropriate supports, tools, etc. to ensure the health and safety of the people supported. Ensure compliance to Policies and Procedures associated with Health and Safety and Abuse Prevention
• Ensure that, Behaviour Support Plan and skill-building strategies are consistently implemented, as directed by the Clinical Therapist and/or the Clinical Supervisor (Registered Behaviour Analyst), as well as the manager. Observation of implementation and su