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SAAAC Autism Centre - Main Office, 705 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Job Description Posted Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM Overview Department: Living N Learning Program Location: Toronto Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours/week Salary: $50,000 T6L1 Published: April 2026 About SAAAC Autism Centre The SAAAC Autism Centre is a Toronto based charity whose mission is to make autism services equitable for all Canadians. The Centre provides culturally responsive autism services targeting culturally and linguistically diverse families. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, our Centre offers a dynamic range of services that support the development of individuals on the autism spectrum at all life stages, along with their caregivers. Your Role on Our Team The Living N Learning program supports young adults living with autism by helping them to learn new and meaningful skills that encourage independent living. Through an engaging curriculum and supportive instructors, our program encourages students to create greater connections to the people and community around them. The Living N Learning program places an emphasis on the following domains of learning: - Independent Living - Recreational and Physical Activity - Building Community and Social Skills The program provides students with fun, challenging, and meaningful daily activities with the goal of preparing them for life outside the classroom. The Classroom Facilitator will be responsible for working in classroom to deliver a group-based program focused on developing independent daily living skills (communication, play, social interactions, functional routines, behavioural self-management, functional academics, and building focus & attention). Main Responsibilities Participant Support & Programming - Supervising clients in a classroom setting within the centre and during community and off-site excursions - Implement appropriate learning activities and strategies to help participants reach individual and group goals - Use ABA-related teaching strategies such as reinforcement, prompting, shaping, chaining, modeling, and fading - Monitor participant behaviors, teach replacement skills, and manage challenging behaviors using approved strategies - Address personal care requirements during sessions - Build rapport with participants and foster a positive, inclusive environment - Support arrivals, departures, and safe medication dispensing Communication - Communicate effectively with caregivers through verbal updates, emails, and phone calls - Develop and maintain positive relationships with families, caregivers, partner agencies, volunteers, and internal staff - Document and communicate incident reports to the internal team and caregivers - Maintain accurate and timely records of daily observations, data collection, and client progress Program Quality & Compliance - Contribute ideas for program improvement and curriculum development - Participate in team meetings, trainings, workshops, and ongoing professional development - Adhere to all licensing, funding, and organizational policies and procedures - Maintain confidentiality standards (HIPAA/PHIPA as applicable) - Participate in regular safety drills and comply with all emergency procedures - Maintain current certifications required for health and safety (e.g., CPR, SMG) - Ensure sanitary standards are upheld and identify participants who may be unwell - Ensure smooth Classroom Operations - Ensure smooth operations of assigned classrooms (working at 1:3/1:4 ratios) - Collaborate with team members and assist with behaviors when needed - Mentor volunteers and support positive classroom engagement - Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment Leadership (When Acting as Supervisor) - Step into a leadership role only in the absence of the Program Supervisor - Coordinate and support staff to ensure smooth operations across classrooms - Re-assign staff and contact on-call employees if needed to maintain coverage - Problem-solve day-to-day challenges while following established program protocols - Communicate and report any incidents, concerns, or unusual circumstances promptly to the Senior Director - Support oversight of daily tasks and routines, including attendance, incident reports, and curriculum activities - Assists with new client assessments and interviews when needed Minimum Qualifications - Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related field (e.g., social services, psychology, ABA) - Minimum one (1) year experience working with youth or adults (preferably post-graduation) - Experience as an Instructor Therapist in an ABA an asset - Experience working with individuals with ASD - Strong understanding of program planning and behaviour management strategies - Ability to evaluate and adapt activities for individuals with developmental disabilities - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations - Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong communication skills - Ability to work effectively in a team and independently - Proficient with MS Office Suite - Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination Working Conditions - Willing to wear a mask throughout their shift - Willingness to perform cleaning duties - Must be able to stand for extended periods of time to work with clients - Ability to move classroom furniture/equipment as needed - Scent-free environment - Participate in off-site activities as required (e.g., field trips, events) The SAAAC Autism Centre welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations upon request to candidates participating in all stages of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Sandrine Theva at [email protected]. Please Note: SAAAC Autism Centre may use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools are designed to evaluate qualifications based on the requirements outlined in the job posting. We encourage all candidates to carefully review the qualifications and ensure their resumes reflect their relevant skills and experiences. SAAAC Autism Centre - Main Office, 705 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr