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[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Legal Documents to Protect Your Child’s Future

by
Mary Hamilton, Davis LLP
recently named
Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year

at
7:00pm, Tues Nov 20

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

TOPIC:

The presentation will cover the following documents:

* Will
* Living Will
* Nomination of Committee
* Representation Agreement
* Enduring Power of Attorney
* Insurance Declaration or RRSP Designation

GUEST SPEAKER:

Mary Hamilton is associate counsel with Davis LLP and leads the firm's Wills, Estates and Trusts group. Mary has almost 25 years of experience in matters relating to wills, trusts and estate administration. She has held senior positions with the various wills, estates and trusts groups in Vancouver and was named Vancouver Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year 2011 by the Best Lawyers organization.

Mary is generally considered the best lawyer available for advising executors, administrators and trustees about the probate process, and for administration of estates and trusts. She is also highly sought-after for the preparation of powers of attorney, nominations of committee and representation agreements, and for advising attorneys, committees and representatives about their roles and responsibilities.

Mary lectures frequently to client groups and to lawyers on topics pertaining to wills, estates and incapacity. She also shares her expertise with other lawyers in British Columbia by co-authoring an annotated precedent book on Wills, and co-editing practice manuals on both Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Mary is a past member of several advisory committees creating and editing course material, booklets, or precedent documents for the Continuing Legal Education Society and the Law Society of British Columbia.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to Dragos at <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Sandy Johal]

We are looking for 2 Behaviour Interventionists to join our team for my 4 year old high functioning daughter. We live in Surrey in the panorama area.

We are looking for someone who has experience; however we are willing to train the right candidates.

A minimum of a one year commitment is required. If interested, please email me at johalsandy@ymail.com

[Anthony]

NOW HIRING: Experienced Behavior Interventionist.

Our 3 three old son was recently diagnosed with Autism, and we are staring an intensive ABA program in our home, located in the South Surrey area.

We will be requiring an Experienced Behavior Interventionist, part-time. We will be starting with 2 hour sessions, up to 5 days a week. Weekdays, during the afternoon are preferred.

PREFERRED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
• 1 year + experience working as a Behavior Interventionist.
• Experience with ABA

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be 19 years of age, or older.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• 100% Clear & fluent in English.
• Criminal record check.
• Access to reliable transportation.

OTHER IMPORTANT QUALITIES CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS:
• Patient and understanding
• Committed
• Enjoy working with children
• Enthusiastic
• Creative
• Great at play
• Have a desire to make a difference in the life of a child.

Thank you for your interest!

If you believe you would be an asset to our team, and can help our son to have a bright future; then please respond to this job post by emailing your cover letter and resume to nanthony300@live.com.

[Dione Costanzo]

Tuesday November 20 in Surrey!!

An ABA Support Network Presentation

the IPad – Getting Started!

Amanda Raichelle, also known as “Gadget Girl”, is our Special Guest Speaker. Amanda has a background in Early Childhood Education, Applied Behavior Analysis intervention for children with autism and support work in schools.

Amanda will be presenting information on getting started with an Ipad for those considering getting one and those that have taken the plunge!

This will be a great presentation as well as an opportunity to network with other parents, including some of the fabulous facilitators of our Neighborhood Network parent groups.

Please RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com and pass this on to your own network!

Date: Tuesday, November 20
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Best Western Peace Arch Inn
2293 King George Hwy, Surrey

(NOT the Pink Palace – on the right hand side of King George heading south past 24th)

[Sharon Baxter]

Tutoring Position Available

Positions are available working with a team to provide intensive, one-on-one therapy to a 16 year old boy with autism. Experience working with autistic children would be helpful but is not required. All training will be provided under the supervision of Sharon Baxter (MA,BCBA) and Intern Julee Bisiker.

Therapy will take place in our home in West Vancouver. Therapists should be able to commit to 2-3 shifts per week in addition to one Team Meeting (2hours) per month. Therapist pay will be based on experience.

Program focuses mainly on functional communication and life and leisure skills both in the home and in the community. Must have your own vehicle and be willing to do outings. We are looking for someone who is energetic, dedicated and works well on their own as well as being a good team member.

These positions will appeal particularly to people with an interest in education, special education, speech/language pathology, psychology and clinical therapy. Other families in our area are looking for trained therapists to work with their children. Once you are trained, there will be no shortage of employment opportunities!

If you are interested, please email your resume to me at carlaromaniuk@shaw.ca at your earliest opportunity.

[Sunny Huang]

We’re looking for a part-time behaviour interventionist our home-based program in Richmond.
Experience in the areas of Psychology, Special Education, or related disciplines preferred, but not necessary.

You will be working with a 4-year-old child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, using Applied Behavior Analysis techniques.

Therapists must possess:
• Enthusiasm and positive attitude
• Ability to work with team members
• Good interpersonal skills
• Patience and commitment

You must be able to work at least 2 sessions a week, as well as attend monthly team meetings (usually on Sunday afternoons). Sessions are approximately 2 hours long with flexible hours. Training and supervision will be provided by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. You must be able to make at least a 1 year commitment, be at least 19 years of age, and have (or be willing to complete) a criminal record check.

Bilingual speakers highly preferred (English and Cantonese/Mandarin)

Please reply to sunnyyc720@yahoo.ca with your resume, cover letter, anticipated rate of pay, availability, and have "BI in Richmond" in the subject line. Thank you.

[Nancy Walton]

If you live in the Langley school district:

I would like to know if there is any desire to have a program in this district like the ABA Support Worker program in neighbouring Surrey. It appears that this might be a good time to talk with the district about it. Please e-mail Nancy at nancy@abasupportnetwork.com if you LIVE in the Langley district….even if your children do not attend school there, but you would like them to.

[Sarah Gushue]

Experienced, lead BI searching for work on north shore starting January 2013 hours available are mon, wed, thurs, fri 8-2pm. Have been working as a BI for the past seven years, working with children ages 20 months to 12 years as a lead BI. Please contact me (srhgsh12@gmail.com) and I will be more than happy to send a resume and or cover letter.

[Earl Friesen]

GREAT, FULFILLING JOB OPPORTUNITY THAT PROVIDES VALUABLE EXPERIENCE

Positions are available working with a team to provide intensive one on one behavioral therapy for an 15-year-old mildly autistic, intelligent boy.

No experience is required. Under Nate Searle of Able Clinic, all Training will be provided in the Lovaas method of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), an intensive behavioral program where the children are systematically taught what other children learn intuitively from their family and peers.

These positions will appeal to people with an interest in psychology, education, special education, speech/language pathology and clinical therapy. It is a fabulously rewarding to see a young child’s world expand and to know that you are helping that child participate fully in their environment.

Other families in the Vancouver area are looking for trained therapists to work with their children. Once trained, there will be no shortage of employment opportunities!

The work location will be near 161 Street & 110th Avenue, Surrey.

Wages depend on experience, between 4 and 15 hours per week

Responses are required on or before Nov 30/2012

Earl_Friesen@telus.net
or 604 589-5871

Earl and Donna Friesen

[Wendy MacVinnie]

BI wanted…
I am looking for a BI to work with my 10 year high functioning son. He is very fun and energetic, but usually needs support socially and emotionally. His at-home program focusses mainly on social communication. Training and supervision will be provided. Must have own vehicle and be willing to do outings. We live in the Port Coquitlam area. The ideal candidate would be someone who:
– has lots of energy and excellent communication skills
– has an outgoing, fun personality
– has previous experience working with children with special needs, ideally those on the autism spectrum, and those with challenging behaviours
– is able to commit to Tuesday afternoons (for approx 3 hours after school) and be available to do some additional shifts would be ideal
– can attend some team meetings
– is reliable and has a strong work ethic
– has a current criminal check
– is willing to provide a current copy of driver's abstract
– has current, related references

If you are interested, please reply to Wendy and include your resume. wmacvinnie@gmail.com

Only those c0nsidered for an interview will be contacted.

PLEASE STATE YOUR EXPECTED REMUNERATION RANGE.

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