Why our employees enjoy working at Thames Valley Children's Centre
In our recent employee survey, results show TVCC staff are more engaged in their jobs, team and organization compared to the average ratings in similar organizations.
TVCC offers:
- Interesting and Challenging Work: Meaningful work assists in the accomplishment of our mission and meeting the needs of our clients providing a sense of personal accomplishment and the opportunity to make decisions and problem solve.
- Positive Working Environment: Our family-centered care principles of mutual respect, openness and support are the basis of our working relationships.
- Flexible Working Schedule: We believe it is important to balance career and home life and therefore we offer flexible working schedules and care for others days.
Apply to join one of our rewarding teams today!
To apply, please email your resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Microsoft Word format) to Human Resources at apply [at] tvcc.on.ca. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in.
While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.
We are currently recruiting for the following position:
Instructor Therapist
We are recruiting for one (1) temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Instructor Therapist to fill a vacancy in Autism and Behavioural Services, both in the publicly-funded and in the Fee for Service model. The designated office for this position is Owen Sound and the catchment area includes Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. This position is expected to begin in November 2019 and end on March 27, 2020.
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 beahviour analytic strategies as per their child's Behaviour Plan
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved with clients on your caseload
Qualifications:
- Community college diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field
- Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate, 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 license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
Behaviour Clinician
We are currently recruiting for a temporary, full time (37.5 hours per week) Behaviour Clinician in Autism & Behavioural Services. This position is expected to begin November 2019 and end August 28, 2020. The position will focus on providing treatment services to children, youth and their families in TVCC and community-based environments, in both the publicly-funded and the Fee for Service model.
The designated office for this position is Sarnia; the catchment area includes Lambton and Chatham-Kent counties. Regular travel within the region will be required. A flexible work schedule is required, including evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate assessments through informal and formal observations, which may take place in a clinical setting and/or in the child’s natural environment(s)
- Describe the behavioural service options and assessment process and plan (as developed in collaboration with the family) and answer the family’s questions
- Identify behavioural challenges, if any, and conduct formal assessments as needed
- Develop a plan for recommended behavioural service (i.e., a behaviour plan)
- In collaboration with the child/youth, family and other professionals involved, document clinical decision-making process, including the rationale for the recommended intervention
- Complete documentation and process guidelines regarding skill development, competency, and treatment oversight to be used by staff implementing the intervention
- Monitor, communicate and evaluate the Behaviour Plan being implemented
- Clinically supervise the staff who implement the intervention
- Provide a written progress summary to the family and to the Family Team at meetings and as required at key decision and update points
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in psychology or other health or social sciences field and hold a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) credential. We will consider candidates who are within 6 months of sitting for their BCBA exam (successful completion is required)
Preferred:
- Listed on the BACB Certificant Registry as meeting the Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise Exam Candidate
- Minimum three years of supervised direct clinical experience with at least eight children and youth with ASD with varied profiles and age
- Additional training received on the design, monitoring, and supervision of ABA interventions across multiple environments
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, consensus-building and mentoring skills with staff, clients and families using a mature consistent approach
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to share expertise in ways that are understandable; ensuring that conversations are mutually respectful; and being transparent and collaborative with parents, youth and other community partners
- Ability to establish rapport with families that lead to trusting relationships; ensuring that families’ cultures are treated with sensitivity and dignity
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback, as well as advanced self-reflection skills
- Strong computer skills; including proficiency in the Microsoft Office 2010 package of programs, especially Word and Excel
- A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
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