Classroom Facilitator - Level 2, Autism Services

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In April 2020 Adventure Place, The Etobicoke Children’s Centre, Griffin Centre and Skylark Children Youth & Families amalgamated to form Lumenus Community Services. The vision of Lumenus is to provide excellent, accessible and integrated mental health, developmental and community services where every client has the opportunity to be seen, be heard and to be well.

Lumenus Community Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a

recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free and we encourage applications

from all individuals including, but not limited to, all cultures, religions, racialized communities,

abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

We are currently seeking to fill a full-time contract role to support the Ontario Autism - Entry to

School Program. The Entry to School program is a new service offering that supports families with

children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are between the ages of 3 to 6

entering school for the first time.

The Entry to School program is a six-month, group-based, skill-building program focused on helping

children develop school-readiness skills in a classroom setting. Each classroom will be operated

by a multi-disciplinary team of Classroom Facilitators who will report into a Clinical Supervisor.

Job Overview

Working with a small team of Classroom Facilitator – Level 1s, the Classroom Facilitator- Level

2 will be responsible for providing guidance and clinical expertise to support successful learning

experience. Like the Classroom Facilitator – Level 1, the Classroom Facilitator – Level 2 will

also be responsible for working in the classroom to deliver a group-based program focused on

developing school-readiness skills (communication, play, social interactions, functional routines,

behavioural self-management and pre-academics, learning and attention).

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Clinical Supervisor in the development of client Service Plans.

• Develop, plan, coordinate and implement appropriate learning activities and strategies

designed to help the child reach their learning goals.

• Assessment of client’s skills, abilities, interest, strength and needs (in

tandem/consultation with the Clinical Supervisor).

• Participate in singing, storytelling, acting, modelling play skills and engaging in play with

children.

Classroom Facilitator- Level 2, Autism Services LOCATION: 155 McNicoll (North York, ON) TYPE: Full-Time Contract (37.5 hours/week until March 1, 2027) POSTING CLOSING DATE: October 10, 2025

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• Effectively use (and mentor) ABA teaching strategies such as Reinforcement, Verbal and

Physical Prompts, Shaping, Chaining, Modelling and Fading.

• Monitor student behaviour and teaching appropriate behaviour.

• Address personal care requirements of the child during each session.

• Build rapport with children to support progress.

• Review available information pertaining to all children in the classroom on a regular basis.

• Demonstrates and explains effective curriculum and guidance strategies; models, supports,

mentors and guides the Classroom Facilitator – Level 1s by:

o Maintaining regular communication/conduct meetings with parents and family

members as required.

o Overseeing general operations of the classroom to ensure teaching environment

is prepared and organized with appropriate materials

o Preparing written documentation regarding children’s plans and progress as required

o Writing reports and progress notes and flags exceptional circumstances as well as

the need for changes to the learning plan and class-wide learning plans

o Contributing information and ideas to the team process.

o Providing mentoring and collegial support for new staff and volunteers as required.

o Supporting and guiding Classroom Facilitator – Level 1s in the implementation of

client Service Plans using sound clinical judgement.

o Leading classroom meetings/daily huddles.

o Ensuring that all materials and equipment are maintained and classroom is tidy and

safe.

o Collaborating with other team members

o Keeping the c l i n i c a l supervisor informed of program concerns and client

progress (e.g. flagging exceptional circumstances and need for program change).

• Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.

• Staff will be required to work at both of our North (McNicoll Site) and West (Hartsdale Site)

Entry to School locations

Qualifications/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized university or college in a field related (i.e.,

social services, psychology or ABA)

• Minimum three (3) years working experience with children with developmental disabilities

• A combination of experience and education may be considered

• Team lead/mentor experience an asset

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program planning and case management

• Demonstrated knowledge in human development, community supports continuum for families,

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and skill building techniques (including communications)

with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families

• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate activities and experiences to meet individual and group

needs of all children

• Strong interpersonal skills to gain trust and respect of children and their parents

• Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse

backgrounds, experience and styles

• Demonstrated reliability (punctual and responsible)

• Ability to manage children with challenging behaviors and communicate effectively with parents

in a positive way

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as a Lead/Mentor as well as independently

• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

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• Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check

• This position requires a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Working Conditions:

• Classroom setting

• Must be able to wear a mask and shield throughout their shift

• Must be willing to do cleaning duties

• Ability to spend most of the day at the child’s level, i.e. sitting on the floor, or on child height

chairs

• Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg) and to move children’s furniture

or equipment to prepare room for programming needs

TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to visit our website at

https://lumenus.ca/careers/ and submit their cover letter and resume through our Career

Centre on or before October 10, 2025.

We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

https://lumenus.ca/careers/