Behaviour Therapist

Children's Community Network; Greater Sudbury; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team, focusing on providing critical support to children diagnosed with Autism. This role emphasizes the use of Applied Behavioural Analysis and positive behaviour supports to enhance the lives of clients and their families. The organization promotes a flexible work environment, encouraging professional growth and development. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background in psychology, experience in developing treatment plans, and exceptional interpersonal skills. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Benefits

HOOPP Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing behaviour treatment plans for children with Autism.
• Knowledge of systemic interventions and childhood disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment services to individuals diagnosed with Autism.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to implement behaviour supports.

Skills

Applied Behavioural Analysis

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Leadership Skills

Bilingualism

Education

Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Master’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Behaviour Treatment Plans

Job description

The Children’s Community Network (CCN) is a non-profit agency who provides services to children, youth and their families. CCN offers a flexible work environment with a positive, caring, and supportive culture. CCN offers professional development opportunities for employees to ensure continued growth and skill building in their roles. CCN offers competitive benefits and enrolment in the HOOPP pension plan.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the treatment of individuals diagnosed with Autism who are referred to the Intensive Treatment and Support Program. They will provide services to clients with complex needs and their families through the use of Applied Behavioural Analysis and positive behaviour supports.

The successful candidate will have an Honours Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Disability Studies or another related field. Registration as a Board Certified assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) or a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) is considered an asset. The successful candidate must have a minimum 5 years’ experience developing and implementing behaviour treatment plans for children with Autism; experience working in a multidisciplinary team, including with BCBA and other registered clinical practitioners; experience in the development, implementation, data collection, and oversight of clinical treatment programming for children and youth with Autism; excellent organizational skills to support planning for client services in a multidisciplinary context, case management, assessment and intervention skills and data collection and analysis.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of both theory and the application of systemic interventions, child development, childhood disorders and syndromes, family/individual mental health assessments and intervention. The candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Exceptional leadership, inter-personal, problem-solving, written and organizational skills are further requirements for this position. Bilingualism is considered an asset.

A valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and current insurance are required as travel throughout the assigned area may be expected. The successful candidate must provide a clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check. The potential candidate will be expected to primarily work from home.

Those interested in this position should send their current resumes to:

Mary-Katherine Howe- Executive Director
Children’s Community Network
Tel: [phone] ext. 2547
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Children’s Community Network welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.