Autism Spectrum Disorder Spec

1. Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Social Sciences; Psychology preferred
2. Minimum of three years experience working with individuals with Autism and their families
3. In-depth knowledge of Applied Behavioural Analysis
4. In-depth knowledge and experience in community based services and consultation
5. Awareness of Ministry of Education special education policies and procedures
6. Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written
7. Good problem solving skills
8. Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
9. Willingness to participate in a criminal reference screening process
10. Fluency in French is preferred
11. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)

Monday to Friday; days, evenings and Saturdays as required

Working within the Hamilton-Niagara Region, the Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist will provide consultation, planning, training and development/distribution of resource materials to school board personnel working with autistic children through the Connections for Students process. The consultant will work collaboratively with OAP services providers, school board personnel, and families to support school attendance.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

The McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program is an ambulatory service for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. These services have strong links to McMaster University’s Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, the Offord Centre for Child Studies, and the McMaster Autism Research Team.