CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

About Surrey Place
Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.
Position Description
Autism Services at Surrey Place is seeking ABA Therapists. Reporting to an Autism Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Supervisor, the ABA Therapist provides skill building programs to children and youth with autism spectrum disorder, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. This intervention assists children and youth in building skills in communication; social/interpersonal skills, daily living and behavior management/emotional regulation.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver primarily group sessions and/or individual sessions in the areas of communication, behavior management/emotional regulation, social/interpersonal skills and daily living to children and youth diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Provide parent training, education and support services.
• Implement group and individual curriculum; monitor progress and adjust services accordingly.
• Collect and monitor data.
• Administer Functional Assessments.
• Develop individual and/or group goals and strategies.
• Identify additional service needs as appropriate and assist family in accessing services.
• Provide modeling techniques and strategies.
• Adhere to agency requirements with relation to report writing and record keeping.
• Hours of operation include ability to work evenings each week and Saturdays.
• Travel may be required, candidates will be assigned a primary and secondary work location.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in a field related to behavioral science technology, psychology, or social services.
• Two years’ experience working with children/youth on the Autism Spectrum and their families, using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and teaching children/youth in a group setting considered an asset
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of the principles of ABA and ability to translate these into effective intervention strategies for children and youth.
• Experience providing parent training and coaching including delivery of workshops considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Boardmaker.
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+

• Develop and deliver primarily group sessions and/or individual sessions in the areas of communication, behavior management/emotional regulation, social/interpersonal skills and daily living to children and youth diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Provide parent training, education and support services.
• Implement group and individual curriculum; monitor progress and adjust services accordingly.
• Collect and monitor data.
• Administer Functional Assessments.
• Develop individual and/or group goals and strategies.
• Identify additional service needs as appropriate and assist family in accessing services.
• Provide modeling techniques and strategies.
• Adhere to agency requirements with relation to report writing and record keeping.
• Hours of operation include ability to work evenings each week and Saturdays.
• Travel may be required, candidates will be assigned a primary and secondary work location