About the 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.



Key Responsibilities
- Performing comprehensive assessments of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder for children and adults using different therapeutic approaches and techniques
- Conducting hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations
- Providingaural rehabilitation for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Analyzing, interpreting and documenting assessment results of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Eliciting and conveying client information effectively and efficiently for the purposes of assessment and treatment
- Providing direct intervention on an individual or group of children with varying age groups
- Maintaining clear, accurate and appropriate records of client encounters and clinical documentation which will comply with regulatory and organizational documentation and recording keeping standards
- Providing home programming to families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Conducting social skills group program for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder’
- Supervising support personnel (CDA interns) throughout their placement term
- Conducting training workshops for parents of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics
- Must possess excellent observational, listening, oral and written communication skills
- Must be compassionate and empathetic
- Strong ability to perceive and convey non-verbal information effectively
- Creative problem solving and judgment are necessary to address the individual needs of each client in a safe, effective and efficient manner
- The ability to analyze, integrate, synthesize and apply information using appropriate clinical models and theoretical frameworks of the assessment and management of human communication and swallowing disorders
- Strong interpersonal skills with analytical mindset to interpret health regulations and apply them to programs
- Solid organization skills with a keen eye for details is important in order to maintain client records, schedules, and programming in order
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Interested candidates are asked to send their resume to Dharshi Polio, Director of Human Resources: dharship@saaac.org