Instructor Therapist (Evenings and Weekends)

Kinark Child and Family Services; Toronto; In loco; CAD 32.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

RBA supervision

Training & orientation

Educational opportunities

Supportive environment

Accredited programs

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Kinark Child and Family Services is seeking qualified Instructor Therapists to join the Autism Services team. You will deliver intensive ABA-based programming for children and youth, in home, clinic, centre, and classroom settings, 1:1 and small groups, supported by supervision and training.

The role requires availability on evenings (3pm–8pm) and weekends, travel within York and Simcoe, and potential reassignment to Kinark sites within a 50 km radius based on operational needs.

Competenze

• Post-secondary education in Autism/Behaviour Science or related field.
• College diploma in ECE, CYW or Developmental Service Worker may be considered.
• Candidates currently enrolled in a diploma or degree program may be considered.

Mansioni

• Provide intensive ABA-based programming including skill acquisition, appropriate behaviors, communication, social, play and life skills.
• Regularly liaise with parents to provide progress updates and support coaching sessions.
• Maintain and monitor data and progress for each client; contribute to program revisions as mastery is reached.

Conoscenze

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Formazione

Post-secondary education in Autism/Behaviour Science

College diploma in ECE / CYW / Developmental Service Worker

Candidate currently enrolled in diploma/degree

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Job Description

What we offer

• Competitive salary - Salary for this position is starting at $27.31 per hour.
• Opportunities for individual and group R.B.A. supervision.
• Hands on supportive training and orientation
• Extensive educational and training opportunities and supports
• Supportive work environment with regular supervision and feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

• Competitive salary - Salary for this position is starting at $27.31 per hour.
• Opportunities for individual and group R.B.A. supervision.
• Hands on supportive training and orientation
• Extensive educational and training opportunities and supports
• Supportive work environment with regular supervision and feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

Job Summary

Kinark Child and Family Services is always on the look out for qualified Instructor Therapists and would welcome the opportunity to explore the potential opportunity of having you join the Autism Services team. Our Instructor Therapists are responsible for intensive behavioural intervention, providing services for children and youth with autism. In this role, you work with children and youth in home, clinic, centre, and classroom-based settings, both one-on-one and in small groups.

This position requires the successful candidate to be available on Evenings (3pm – 8pm) and on Weekends. You will be required to work out of other Kinark sites from time to time based on operational needs. As well, you may be assigned to work in different programs and services within the Autism division of Kinark and your primary work location may be reassigned within a 50 kilometer radius based on operational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Client Services

Kinark Autism Services is a recognized leader in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). We deliver services using a combination of one to one and small group instruction. Our team provides individualized services to meet the needs of each child and youth based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We strive to support families in the best way possible and we use a family centered approach to identify the strengths and needs of the child or youth with a focus on increasing their skills. As an Instructor Therapist, you will participate in the delivery of evidence-based programming ABA such as administering skill acquisition programs, teaching appropriate behaviours and reducing challenging behaviour, teaching communication and social skills, play skills, and life skills. Regularly liaise with parents to provide progress updates and support parent coaching sessions. Create teaching materials to support programming. Collect and monitor data.

Data Collection and Review

Conduct behaviour or curriculum assessments. Monitor and track progress by keeping detailed daily records and information on the child’s challenging behaviour, skill acquisition, and other aspects of the planned interventions.

Administrative Duties

Maintain the clinical binder for each client. This includes preparing datasheets, daily graphing, and adjusting programming based on the set revision and mastery criterion. Participate in agency initiatives to further enhance our supports and services.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Autism and Behaviour Science, Behavioural Psychology, or a related field. **
• College diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker and Developmental Service Worker may be considered. **
• Candidates that are currently enrolled in a diploma or degree program may be considered.
• 1-year’s experience in delivering ABA-based programming an asset.
• Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) an asset.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, time-management and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Travel in the York and/or Simcoe area is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.
• Knowledge concerning cultural diversity and proficiency in other languages will be considered assets for this position.
• First Aid/CPR training an asset.

Please note that the Senior Management team will be reviewing applicants for all roles in Autism in an effort to appropriately coordinate applicants who apply to more than one posting.

• Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.