ABA Therapist-In Home

SURREY PLACE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Place is seeking an In-Home ABA Therapist to provide trauma-informed behavior reduction and skill-building programing for children and youth aged 1-18 with autism, developmental, and sensory-related concerns. You will work under the ABA Clinical Supervisor, delivering ABA programs, collecting data and developing goals to support families in accessing needed services.

Evening and Saturday availability is required; services may be delivered in the client’s home or in the community, with

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with children/youth with complex behavioral/social-emotional needs and their families.
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of ABA principles and ability to translate into effective intervention strategies.
• Experience providing parent training and coaching (workshops) is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individual sessions in communication, behavior management/emotional regulation and social/interpersonal skills to children and youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
• Provide parent training, education and support services.
• Work under the clinical direction of the ABA Clinical Supervisor.
• Implement ABA programs, monitor progress and adjust services accordingly.
• Collect and monitor data.
• Administer functional assessments.
• Develop individual goals and strategies.
• Identify additional service needs as appropriate and assist family in accessing services.
• Provide modelling techniques and strategies.
• Adhere to agency requirements with relation to report writing and record keeping.
• Hours of operation include ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Services will be delivered in home or in the community based on the client’s preference.
• Extensive travel may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Boardmaker

French (asset)

ABA knowledge

Education

College diploma or university degree in behavioral science/psychology/social services

Job description

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centers the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Position Description

The In-Home ABA Team (I-HAT) is a new service offering within the Children & Youth Program, providing clients aged 1-18 with autism, developmental and sensory related concerns in home ABA services. Reporting to the ABA Clinical Supervisor, the ABA Therapist will provide trauma informed behavior reduction programs and a variety of skill building programs, including but not limited to communication, social/interpersonal skills and behavior management/emotional regulation.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individual sessions in the areas of communication, behavior management/emotional regulation and social/interpersonal skills to children and youth who have complex behavioral and emotional needs.
• Provide parent training, education and support services.
• Work under the clinical direction of the ABA Clinical Supervisor.
• Implement ABA programs, monitor progress and adjust services accordingly.
• Collect and monitor data.
• Administer functional assessments.
• Develop individual goals and strategies.
• Identify additional service needs as appropriate and assist family in accessing services.
• Provide modelling techniques and strategies.
• Adhere to agency requirements with relation to report writing and record keeping.
• Hours of operation include ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Services will be delivered in home or in the community based on the client’s preference.
• Extensive travel may be required.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in a field related to behavioral science technology, psychology, or social services.
• Two years’ experience working with children/youth with complex behavioral/social emotional needs and their families, using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of the principles of ABA and ability to translate these into effective intervention strategies for children and youth.
• Experience providing parent training and coaching including delivery of workshops considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Boardmaker.
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage applications from candidates from equity seeking groups such as those from Indigenous, Black and from racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.