Autism Therapist

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking an Autism Therapist for the McMaster Children's Hospital Autism Program. The role involves providing treatment services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, including workshops and training. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Qualifications

• Two years clinical experience providing Applied Behavioural Analysis services.
• Experience with parent education workshops for families of children with autism.
• Bilingual fluency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide treatment services for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Conduct parent workshops and training.
• Work as part of an integrated service delivery team.

Skills

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Data Collection

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field

Autism and Behavioural Sciences certificate

Job description

The McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program is an ambulatory service for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. These services have strong links to McMaster University’s Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART) and the Offord Centre for Child Studies.

Position Summary

Working in the McMaster Children's Hospital Autism Program, the Autism Therapist will develop and provide treatment services and supports to children and youth (up to age 18) who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families. Services will may be provided in groups as well an individually. Parent workshops and training will be an integral component of the services. The Autism Therapist will work as a member of an integrated service delivery team within The McMaster Children's Hospital Autism Program.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Saturday; days and evenings; 37.5 hours.

Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree or college diploma with comparable training in a related field; Focus of studies should be in human behaviour and / or developmental psychology; Autism and Behavioural Sciences certificate preferred

2. Sound knowledge of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis

3. Board Certified assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) preferred

4. Two years clinical experience in providing Applied Behavioural Analysis services or supports for individuals with autism

5. Experience with providing parent education workshops or parent training for families of children or youth with autism

6. Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

7. Personal and professional skills (maturity, patience, etc) for work with clients with autism, parents and other service providers

8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

9. Computer skills and experience with data collection and management

10. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

11. First Aid / CPR training

12. Valid drivers license and use of a vehicle

13. Bilingual fluency in French would be an asset

14. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.