Seeking a BI/Respite provider to assist a family in North Nanaimo (Jingle Pot Area) with supporting their 5 yo child with ASD over the summer. Pay is $35/hr, invoiced directly to the Autism Funding Unit. This position is not employed by our company, but we are helping a family locate somebody who can contract privately.
Background:
The family has 3 young children, the eldest of whom has ASD. One parent works Friday-Tuesday, so the other parent is home with all three children these days. They would like to be able to take their children outside to play, but the 5 year old child requires 1:1 support to ensure he does not elope from the family yard (not fully fenced). The family is seeking a BI/Respite provider who is able to come act as an extra set of hands for 2-3 hours a day during the days that one parent is out of the home working. The time of day can be flexible (between 10:00am and 5:00pm).
Duties:
Assist with ensuring the safety of the children while enjoying some time outside in the sun. The family has a back yard area that they like to play in, but it is not possible to bring all three children out with only one adult present. You will be asked to help supervise and be an extra set of hands. Experience working with neurodivergent children would be an asset. You should be comfortable supporting child-led play, engaging in sensory play with the learner, and diligently monitoring his physical location in the yard to avoid potential elopement. You should be proactive, kind, compassionate, and quick to respond should he attempt to leave the yard. You should have experience working with children, enjoy spending time with little ones, and be fun! Should these sessions go well, the family may request that you walk with them to a local park (1-2 blocks away) and support them in this location during some of your sessions.
Pay:
The pay being offered is $35/hr as a Behavioural Interventionist who will be responsible for invoicing the Autism Funding Unit. If you are unfamiliar about this process, support can be offered to help guide you on how to do this. This role would be ideal for a BI/EA/Support Worker who wants some extra hours during the summer.
Potential Applicants will be screened by our organization and sent to the family directly to arrange services.
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
