POSITION POSTING: #3455SERVICE AREA: Community – Respite and Recreation Summer Camp
LOCATION: Kerry’s Place Toronto Region – Toronto
VACANCY TYPE: New Vacancy
AGE GROUP SUPPORTED: Children or Youth under 18 years old
POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (Contract ending August 22, 2026; two weeks written notice prior to contract end)
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week (Days)
HOURLY PAY RATE: $17.60 per hour
UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union
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: 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
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Employee Recognition and Celebration Programs
- Open and Inclusive Work Environment
About the Role:Reporting to Manager of Services and Supports, the Autism Support Facilitator is responsible for for providing direct support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and communities, ensuring that the day-to-day support provided to persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder meet the expectations of those supported persons to enhance their quality of life. Responsibilities may include:
- The support provided must also align with the values of Kerry’s Place Autism Services and meet the goals and expectations of the organization
- The Autism Support Facilitator, with his/her team, provide services aimed at maximizing health and safety and personal fulfillment of people diagnosed with ASD
Education Qualifications:- Post-secondary education in Human / Social Services
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:- 1 year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder/developmental disabilities in a community based setting as well as;
- Experience working closely with families and with community agencies
- Experience working with both children and adults with developmental disabilities
- Strong knowledge of and experience supporting individuals with ASD in community settings.
- Good understanding of normal human growth and development as well as societal support to individuals with disabilities
- Good knowledge of respective communities and formal and informal resources
- Strong understanding of the principles of supporting individuals within the family unit and within their community is required
- Basic understanding of Child and Family Services Act and The Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act and responsibilities through these
- Knowledge and practical experience with support approaches often found to be helpful in support to children and adults with ASD (ie. social stories /sensory needs/communication aids / applied behaviour analysis/environmental modifications)
- Understanding of bas