Supervised Instructor Therapist - Mississauga

Monarch House; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work options

Paid Time Off and Wellness Days

Mileage covered for travel

Job summary

Monarch House in Mississauga is looking for a Supervised Instructor Therapist to support clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders. You will implement treatment plans and work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure clients achieve their goals.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to create a positive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with developmental disabilities and relevant educational qualifications. Join our dynamic team and contribute to enriching lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth with complex needs and/or developmental disabilities.
• Enrollment in or degree from a post-secondary program related to psychology or education.
• Training or workshops in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans based on best practices.
• Develop ABA programs for teaching skills.
• Maintain the client's well-being and safety.

Skills

Experience with children and youth with complex needs

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Autism Spectrum Disorder specific coursework

Job description

Overview

As an Supervised Instructor Therapist on our team, you are an integral part of our specialized services for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other developmental disabilities. You will work with an interdisciplinary team of experts to support your clients in achieving their goals. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond the way we serve our communities. We will empower you to enrich lives and achieve amazing results by doing what you do best.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing treatment plans based on best practices.
• Uses systematic methods and behavioural strategies to support client in changing their behaviour
• Contributes to the development of ABA programs established by the BCBA to teach and reinforce a variety of skills for children and youth in a 1:1 and/or small group setting
• Understand the functions of behavior and responding appropriately and safely when situations arise
• Adhere to all ABA training, procedures and protocols
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and/or routine and provide creative solutions
• Responsible for creating a positive and engaging environment for the client
• Responsible for maintaining the well-being and safety of the client while under their care
• Responsible to track client progress through the collection of data and graphing while keeping clients engaged. Assists in conducting baseline measurements and other indirect measures as instructed by the Lead Therapist/BCaBA/BCBA
• Responsible to complete incident report in Microsoft Teams as per regional requirements within 24 hours of an incident
• Prepares teaching materials and organizes teaching environment
• Documents/records exceptional circumstances, completes ABC logs, and tracks multiple behaviours
• Organize and maintain program binders foreach client to include documentation, data collection, and individual files
• Maintains workspace organization and cleanliness
• Responsible for completing indirect work under the direction of the clinician in the appropriate time allotted and framework expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth with complex needs and/or developmental disabilities will be considered an asset
• Enrollment in or degree from a post-secondary program of Psychology, Educational Psychology, Special Education, or another related field is an asset
• Autism Spectrum Disorder specific coursework, training or workshops an asset
• Experience working with clients who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities

What Monarch House can offer

• Competitive compensation
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
• Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
• Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)

Meet your Monarch House team

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Monarch House, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and is supported to fully participate as their whole selves. We recognize that each individual may have unique needs, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations upon request for any interview, meeting, event, or training program. If there is anything we can do to support your full participation and engagement, we encourage you to let us know. Your experience, comfort, and ability to fully belong are important to us.

AI Use in Recruitment and Applicant Screening

We confirm that AI is not used to screen or evaluate applicants. While Monarch House encourages and supports the use of AI to streamline administrative tasks, we believe a human-centered focus on recruiting talented individuals is at the core of cultivating a work environment where everyone belongs. As such, all applications are reviewed by knowledgeable team members who understand the role and what success looks like in the position, to ensure fair and thorough hiring practices that consider individual knowledge, skills and abilities.

Important Information About Recruitment Communications

Be cautious of scam emails. Monarch House will only communicate with candidates using corporate email addresses ending in @monarchhouse.ca or @applytojob.com. If initial contact is made through Indeed or other job platforms, communication will transition to our corporate email shortly after.