Instructor Therapist

Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health and autism services is seeking a dedicated Instructor Therapist to join their team. This role involves delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and youth, both in-center and in the community. You will work closely with a supportive team, implementing tailored programs and ensuring a positive environment for clients. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required skills and experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to inspire hope and strengthen lives in your community. Join a workplace that values wellness and professional development!

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Wellness in the workplace

Meaningful job experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ABA principles and practical experience required.
• Minimum 6 months experience working with children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with children and youth with autism.
• Implement programs under supervision and maintain accurate data.
• Support various programs as needed, covering sessions for staff illness.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Data collection and analysis

Professional experience with children with autism

First Aid and CPR certification

Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI)

Parent coaching

Bilingual (French)

Education

Autism and Behavioral Sciences certificate

Tools

Vehicle for client transport

Job description

Instructor Therapist: (0-40 Hrs)

Job Location: Brantford

Program: Brantford Autism Services

Job Title: Instructor Therapist

Job Type: Hourly (0-40 hrs/ Week)

Wage: $25.57 per hour

Reports to: Program Manager

Application Deadline: Until filled

Woodview’s Brantford’s Autism Services is currently seeking a qualified, skilled and experienced individual to deliver Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based services both in-center and community as part of our Halton Autism Services team.

What Do We Do:

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges. We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it.

“We are committed to providing individualized, client-centered services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning and our commitment to staff”.

Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives.

Employees Receive:

• A meaningful job that inspires hope and strengthens lives
• A commitment to wellness in the workplace as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities and more.

Job Responsibilities (may Include But Are Not Limited To):

• Instructor Therapists work one-to-one and in small groups with children and youth with autism. Service hours are generally Monday to Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm with evening shifts from 5-8pm and Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm as required.
• Working as a part of a team, the Instructor Therapist is responsible for implementing programs under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Senior Therapist.
• The Instructor Therapist is responsible for keeping accurate data, graphing, and for preparing and creating materials for clients.
• The Instructor Therapist will provide quality and supportive programming, in addition to contributing to a positive and team-based working environment.
• The hourly Instructor Therapist position will be available to cover sessions for vacation and staff illness in addition to regularly scheduled sessions each week.
• The Instructor Therapist may support Woodview Mental Health Day Treatment and Respite programs as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis obtained by completion of the Autism and Behavioral Sciences certificate or equivalent.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license in addition to insurance on your vehicle to transport clients is required.
• Minimum 6 months practical/applied experience in the field of ABA.
• Professional experience working with children with autism.

Additional Qualifications:

• Practical experience in collecting, graphing and analyzing data.
• Current certification in first aid, CPR, non-violent crisis prevention intervention (NVCI) is an asset.
• Experience providing parent coaching; running groups is an asset.
• French as a second language is considered an asset.

HOW TO APPLY?

Please email your resume and letter of intent to the attention of Lauren Moulton at [e-mail] with “Instructor Therapist- BAS” in the subject line.

We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.