Instructor Therapist (Evenings and Weekends)

Kinark Child & Family Services; Toronto, Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Kinark Child and Family Services, dedicated to helping children and youth with complex needs, is seeking an Instructor Therapist for part-time evening and weekend work. The role involves providing behavioral interventions to children with autism in various settings, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for training and supervision

Supportive work environment

Accredited Clinical Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering ABA-based programming an asset.
• Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) is a plus.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive behavioural intervention to children and youth with autism.
• Conduct behaviour assessments and monitor progress.
• Create teaching materials and liaise with parents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Autism and Behaviour Science

College diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Instructor Therapist (Evenings and Weekends) - (1352)

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.

In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!

For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite atwww.kinark.on.ca

We currently have an opportunity for:

Position Title

Instructor Therapist (Evenings and Weekends)

Program Lists

Kinark Child & Family Services -> Autism Services

Location

Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K6 CA
Markham, ON L3R 5X5 CA (Primary)
Oshawa, ON L1G 4X8 CA
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A8 CA

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Start Date

Temporary End Date

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Relief

No

Other Employee Classification (if applicable)

Total # of hours per week

To be discussed

$27.31 per hour to start

Close Date

August 9, 2025

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

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.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate.

Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [e-mail] [phone].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.