We are recruiting to fill multiple full time (37.5 hours per week) temporary (1 year) Instructor Therapist positions in Autism and Behavioural Services, in the publicly-funded and in the Fee for Service model. Additionally, TVCC provides OAP Foundational Family Services, OAP Caregiver-Mediated Early Years, OAP Entry to School and the fee-for-service Core Clinical Services. The designated office for these positions is London, Chatham, Sarnia, Owen Sound or Stratford . The catchment area for London includes Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties. The catchment area of Chatham includes Lambton and Chatham-Kent counties. The catchment area for Owen Sound and Stratford includes Huron, Perth Grey and Bruce counties. These positions are expected to begin as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Under clinical supervision provided by TVCC Autism Services, the successful candidates will:
- Provide direct ABA treatment and support services to children and youth with ASD individually and in groups in a variety of environments (e.g., community-based and TVCC locations, and client homes)
- Contribute to treatment planning and prepare treatment material for clients, adhering to evidence-based methods
- Collect data and participate in the evaluation of the efficacy of teaching
- Provide education, mentoring and training to parents and caregivers so they can implement behaviour analytic strategies as per their child’s Behaviour Plan
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved with clients on your caseload
Qualifications:
- College diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field
- Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate, Registered Behavior Technician®, or equivalent
- Experience working with children with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Understanding of early childhood development and comfort in appropriately engaging young children at play
- Experience working in a high-energy, fast-paced team environment requiring flexibility to adapt to change quickly and easily
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to receive and incorporate feedback; and advanced self-reflection skills are required
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite 2010 package of software
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle (Only for positions in Chatham, Sarnia, Owen Sound or Stratford)
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset