ABA Facilitator - 12 month Contract

Job summary

The ABA Facilitator implements behaviour intervention plans and skill-based teaching models under the direction of a Registered Behaviour Analyst. They are responsible for collecting data, coaching caregivers, and providing direct support in clinic, home, and community environments.

Job details

ABA FACILITATOR - 12 Month Contract POSITION SUMMARY Working with direction from a Registered Behaviour Analyst, The ABA Facilitator uses the Behavioural Skills Training model to teach caregivers and workers strategies outlined in a behaviour intervention plan for children and youth with ASD. Services will be provided in person at the Geneva Centre for Autism, in the home environment, and in the community. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to) * Implement Behaviour Intervention and Skill-Based Teaching Plans written by RBA * Support caregivers and workers in clinic, family homes and community settings using the Behavioural Skills Training Model * Travel in community, provide service in family home or an appropriate identified community agency * Collect data on behalf of the RBA and coach others to gather data, identifying barriers to gathering data and reporting back to the RBA * Graph raw data for interpretation by the RBA * Assist RBA to conduct Functional Assessments * Assist RBA in generating summary reports * Maintain accurate client records, submit expense reports, and other administrative components related to caseload and department needs * Participate in team meetings, client meetings, and supervisions MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Post-secondary diploma from a recognized College in Behavioural Sciences, Applied Behaviour Analysis or other area of relevance * A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role (community based) * A minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and youth and/or adults with ASD * Ability to travel across the GTA to carry out core functions of the role * Sound knowledge of ABA principles * Experience coaching parents/guardians * Knowledge of a variety of data collection procedures * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Good judgement and problem solving skills * Applied knowledge of community-based service delivery systems with demonstrated ability to work within the community * Experience working with Behavioural Skills Training model to implement and monitor individualized ABA-based intervention programs for children and youth diagnosed with ASD and/or dual diagnoses an asset * Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check WORKING CONDITIONS •Combination of work is on and off-site. Majority of work is off-site as per client requirements (client homes and community) •Outside normal working hours to meet client needs when necessary •Challenging client behaviours •Use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies (Crisis Prevention Institute) (training is provided) Department: Urgent Response Services (URS) Reports To: Clinical Supervisor Location: 164 Merton Street, Community

What you’ll do

The ABA Facilitator implements behaviour intervention plans and skill-based teaching models under the direction of a Registered Behaviour Analyst. They are responsible for collecting data, coaching caregivers, and providing direct support in clinic, home, and community environments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post-secondary diploma in Behavioural Sciences or a related field and possess at least one year of community-based experience. Additionally, a minimum of two years of experience working with children and youth with ASD is required, along with the ability to travel across the GTA.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Behavioural Skills Training
• Data Collection
• Functional Assessments
• Client Coaching
• Report Writing
• Crisis Intervention
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Case Management
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
• Intervention Plans
• Expense Reports
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
• Working With Children
• Teaching
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Science
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communications
• Coaching

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Facilitator
• Career Counselor
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

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