Supervised Instructor Therapist

JOY AND GROW THERAPY; Aurora; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JOY AND GROW THERAPY in Canada is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver direct 1:1 ABA therapy to children, youth, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA).

You will implement individualized ABA programs, collect data, and collaborate with families and the care team to support communication, social skills, daily living skills, and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), behavioural science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering behaviour intervention and/or skill-building programs to individuals with ASD or developmental disabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of ABA principles and evidence-based teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 ABA therapy to children, youth, and individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities under supervision.
• Collect accurate session data and complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

ABA principles

Communication

Collaboration

Data collection

Professional boundaries

Education

ABA specialization degree

Job description

Joy And Grow Therapy is committed to empowering individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges to lead independent, confident, and meaningful lives. Through evidence-based therapy, life-skills training, and vocational programs, we aim to foster personal growth and success. Our supportive environment emphasizes joy, learning, and lifelong progress. We are dedicated to helping individuals achieve their full potential and actively engage in their communities.

Role Description

• Provide direct 1:1 ABA therapy to children, youth, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA [Ont.]).
• Implement individualized ABA treatment and skill-acquisition programs developed and/or approved by the supervising RBA (Ont.).
• Implement programs targeting communication, social skills, daily living skills, school readiness, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Follow prescribed ABA teaching procedures, including prompting and prompt fading, reinforcement, error correction, task analysis, and generalization strategies.
• Collect accurate and objective session data and complete clinical documentation in accordance with established treatment protocols.
• Implement behaviour support and safety procedures as directed by the supervising RBA (Ont.) and according to the client's individualized plan.
• Observe and document client progress, responses to intervention, and relevant behavioural concerns, and report them to the supervising clinician.
• Prepare and organize therapy materials required for individualized client programming.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision with the RBA (Ont.) and implement clinical feedback and program updates as directed.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with Senior Therapists, Clinical Supervisors, families, and other interdisciplinary team members within the IT's scope of responsibilities.
• Maintain client confidentiality, professional boundaries, and accurate client records.
• Follow all clinical protocols, safety procedures, and organizational policies of Joy And Grow Therapy Inc.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, compassionate, and supportive therapeutic environment for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), behavioural science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering behaviour intervention and/or skill-building programs to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or developmental disabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based teaching strategies that support communication, social skills, skill acquisition, and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to implement individualized behaviour intervention and skill-acquisition programs, including data collection, prompting and prompt fading, reinforcement, and behaviour support strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills when working with clients, families, supervisors, and other professionals.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely client documentation and clinical records.
• Compassionate, patient, professional, and supportive approach when working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and follow organizational and clinical policies and procedures.