Job Description

Kinark has introduced a benefit that gives employees in eligible roles the opportunity to work partially or fully remote if they choose to opt-in for this benefit. This role (Behaviour Consultant) is assessed as a Roamer position requiring a few days in the office (3 days per week) unless business demands require.

Job Summary

The Behaviour Consultant will support service development and delivery in the School Support Program (SSP). The Behaviour Consultant may also support Foundational Family Services and groups services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and/or a diagnosis of Autism.

Salary range: $35.31- $41.19 per hour

This is a temporary full-time role with a contract length of 1 year with the possibility of extension.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

Provide expert Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) clinical and consultative support to school transition teams and families for children transitioning from OAP behavioural services into school as part of the Connections for Students (CFS) program. Consult in the development of effective evidence based practices for students with ASD in the educational environment. Piloting, modifying, and delivering new and existing group-based ABA services, both virtually and in person. Identifying gaps in services, quality assurance, client experience, marketing, and advertising. Service development across Foundational Family Services and Group-based ABA services, including developing curriculum and related resources for new group-based services. Training new facilitators and supervising group service delivery. Developing report templates and writing reports. Support other programs within the Kinark Autism Services as needed (e.g., Brief Behavioural Consultation, Connections for Students, ABA Coaching). Evenings/weekends will be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and/or Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ontario) registration preferred. Minimum three years’ experience in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Experience with school based transitions will be considered a strong asset. Experience with development and delivery of groups, consultation-based services, and caregiver education will be considered a strong asset. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Travel 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. Candidates Bilingual in English and French will be given special consideration.