Instructor Therapist

Position

Main responsibilities

• Deliver individualized ABA assessment and behaviour treatment to clients eligible for urgent response services, as identified by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Train mediators in interventions to stabilize behaviours and improve parent coping under BCBA supervision.
• Collect and track data during assessment and treatment sessions; graph and summarize data for review.
• Prepare program materials in a timely manner.
• Communicate with families, mediators, and other professionals involved in individualized service plans.
• Work evenings each week and Saturdays; extensive travel within the City of Toronto is required.

Qualifications

• A 3-year community college diploma or certificate, or degree in behaviour science technology, psychology, or equivalent, is preferred.
• At least 6 months of related experience.
• Knowledge of ABA, autism spectrum disorder, and child development.
• Previous experience working with children and youth with challenging behaviours.
• Must be able to lift and transfer 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of Safe Management Group training for de-escalation and personal safety.
• An acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; fluency in French is an asset.

Status and hours

• The position is full-time and permanent, and unionized.
• The work schedule is 36.25 hours per week.
• The program operates evenings each week and Saturdays.

Salary

• The posting lists a salary range of $55,924–$68,040.

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