Supervised Instructor Therapist

Job summary

The Instructor Therapist implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs to help children with autism develop essential life and social skills. They also perform 1-on-1 clinical interventions, collect data on learner performance, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Job details

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees. . Supervised Instructor Therapist Children Support clinics Toronto, Ontario Permanent, Full-time We are seeking two passionate and dedicated Instructor Therapist’s to join our team, specializing in pediatric care for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As an Instructor Therapist at TELUS Health Children Support, you will play a crucial role in helping children achieve developmental milestones, enhance independence, and improve their quality of life through targeted therapy interventions. Your responsibilities Your primary role is to implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs to help children develop communication, social, and life skills while reducing challenging behaviors in a fun, supportive environment. 1-on-1 Clinical Intervention: Deliver individualized behavioral programming using evidence-based strategies like Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET). Data-Driven Progress: Accurately collect and graph real-time data on learner performance to ensure clinical decisions are based on objective evidence. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) to generalize skills across different therapeutic domains. Behavior Support: Implement Positive Behavior Support plans to help children safely navigate frustration and develop emotional regulation skills. Environment Management: Prepare instructional materials and maintain a clean, organized, and engaging treatment space. Required Qualifications You have completed post-secondary in related field or have equivalent work related experience; Experience working with children and teens with a developmental disability diagnosis or similar Comprehensive knowledge of ABA principles, practices, and procedures Previous in-clinic experience supporting a pediatric population Excellent clinical and professional judgment aligned with accepted practice models Ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload, and adapt to a dynamic caseload Why Join TELUS Health Paid Time Off: Vacations, additionally employees are eligible for wellbeing days and sick days. Comprehensive Benefits: Coverage from day one to meet your individual and family needs. Retirement plan: To help you achieve your financial goals. Positive work environment: Support for diversity and inclusion. Terms: Full-Time Commitment: 37.5 hours/week | Tuesday–Saturday Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,000 - based on experience and qualifications A bit about us We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process. Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada. Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks. By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

What you’ll do

The Instructor Therapist implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs to help children with autism develop essential life and social skills. They also perform 1-on-1 clinical interventions, collect data on learner performance, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed post-secondary education in a related field or possess equivalent work experience. A comprehensive knowledge of ABA principles and previous in-clinic experience with a pediatric population is required.

Benefits

• Paid time off • Wellbeing days • Sick days • Comprehensive benefits • Retirement plan

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Applied Behavior Analysis
• ABA
• Discrete Trial Training
• Natural Environment Teaching
• Data collection
• Behavior support
• Pediatric care
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Clinical intervention
• Emotional regulation
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Communication skills
• Social skills
• Life skills
• Communication
• English Language
• Environment Management
• Innovation
• Security Policies
• Customer Service
• Technology Solutions
• Time Off Management
• Pediatrics
• Teaching
• Working With Children
• Real Time Data
• Positive Behavior Support
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Life Skills Development
• Complex Problem Solving
• Speech-Language Pathology

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Education
• Instructor/Therapist
• Family / Behavioral Therapist
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Marriage and Family Therapists