Instructor Therapist

at  Surrey Place

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Behaviour Analyst- Supervisor, the Urgent Response Services at Surrey Place is seeking an Instructor Therapist to provide individualized ABA treatment in the community (e.g., family homes) with children and youth up to the age of 18. Clients receiving service in this program have a diagnosis of Autism and other Developmental Disorders and exhibit behavioural, communication, and socialization challenges requiring an urgent response for up to 12 weeks. Services will include direct assessment and implementation of treatments with clients and a focus on building parent/mediator capacity to effectively support their child/youth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A 3-year Community College Diploma or Certificate, or Degree in behaviour science technology, psychology or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months of previous related experience.
• Knowledge of applied behaviour analysis, autism spectrum disorder and child development.
• Previous experience working with children and youth with challenging behaviours.
• Must be able to lift and transfer 50lbs.
• Successful completion of Safe Management Group training for de-escalation and personal safety.
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
• 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

• Delivering individualized ABA assessment and behaviour treatment for clients deemed eligible for urgent response services as identified by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Under the supervision of BCBA, training mediators in interventions to stabilize behaviours and improve parent coping.
• Collecting and tracking data during assessment and treatment sessions.
• Graphing and summarizing data for review.
• Preparing program materials in a timely manner.
• Establishing and maintaining positive communications with families, mediators and other professionals involved in the individualized service plan.
• Hours of operation include ability to work evenings each week and Saturdays.
• Extensive travel within the City of Toronto will be required.