Instructor Therapist - Halton Autism Services

Job summary

The Instructor Therapist will deliver one-to-one and group ABA-based services to children and youth with autism in both centre and community settings. Responsibilities include implementing clinical programs, maintaining accurate data and graphing, and preparing necessary materials under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor.

Job details

What We Do Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth, adults and their families facing mental health, autism, and developmental challenges. We work in direct partnership with children, youth, adults, and their families, as well as with schools and social service agencies, to ensure families receive the support they need—when and where they need it. “We are committed to providing individualized, client-centred services and supports based on our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation —and our commitment to staff.” Our mission is to provide inclusive and person-centered mental health, autism, and developmental services and supports in partnership with children, youth, adults, and families. Employees Receive Meaningful work that inspires hope and strengthens lives A positive, supportive culture with flexibility where possible A commitment to workplace wellness, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities The Role Woodview’s Halton Autism Services is currently seeking a qualified, skilled, and experienced individual to deliver Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-based services both in-centre and in the community as part of our Halton Autism Services team. Key Responsibilities (May Include but are not limited to): Direct ABA service delivery: Work one-to-one and in small groups with children and youth with autism; service hours are generally Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm with evening shifts 5:00pm–8:00pm and Saturday 8:30am–12:30pm, as required. Working hours are 24-40 hours weekly. Program implementation & teamwork: Implement programs under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Senior Therapist as part of a team-based environment. Data & materials: Keep accurate data, complete graphing, and prepare/create materials for clients. Program quality & culture: Provide quality and supportive programming while contributing to a positive, team-based working environment. Coverage support: Be available to cover sessions for vacation and staff illness in addition to regularly scheduled sessions each week. Qualifications: Minimum 6 months practical/applied experience in ABA Professional experience working with children with autism Knowledge of ABA principles obtained through completion of the Autism and Behavioural Sciences certificate (or equivalent) Access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance (ability to transport clients) Assets: Practical experience collecting, graphing, and analyzing data Current First Aid, CPR, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification Experience providing parent coaching and/or running groups French as a second language Vulnerable Sector Check required Additional Information Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment. As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with tasks such as application sorting, scheduling, and identifying relevant experience. Hiring decisions are made by people, and we regularly review our processes to support fairness and reduce bias.

What you’ll do

The Instructor Therapist will deliver one-to-one and group ABA-based services to children and youth with autism in both centre and community settings. Responsibilities include implementing clinical programs, maintaining accurate data and graphing, and preparing necessary materials under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 months of practical experience in ABA and professional experience working with children with autism. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and an Autism and Behavioural Sciences certificate or equivalent are required.

Benefits

• Workplace wellness
• Ongoing training
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• ABA
• Data collection
• Graphing
• Program implementation
• Parent coaching
• Crisis intervention
• First Aid
• CPR
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Client support
• Teamwork
• Documentation
• Employment Equity
• Program Implementation
• Accountability
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Working With Children
• Data Analysis
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Science
• Mental Health
• Crisis Intervention
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Innovation
• Coaching
• Sorting
• Workplace Wellness
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Autism Therapist
• Special Education Teacher
• Special Needs Teachers
• Special Education Teachers, All Other

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