Registered Behaviour Analyst

at  Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc

At Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc., our mission is clear: to provide evidence-based behavioral services to support individuals and families in achieving their desired best and greatest quality of life. We are committed to upholding a set of core values that guide our every action and decision. These values reflect our dedication to clinical excellence, client and caregiver satisfaction, therapist training and development, research, trauma-informed ABA, and celebrating neurodiversity.
As a Registered Behaviour Analyst at Progressive Steps, you will play a pivotal role in upholding our values and driving positive outcomes for our clients. Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical Excellence:

• Overseeing and managing clinical operations ensuring the use of evidence-based practices, data-driven decisions in a timely manner, and working on socially significant goals for clients and caregivers.
• Ensuring client services are in compliance with Progressive Steps’ values, the BACB ethical code, RBA guidelines and OAP guidelines.
• Developing templates and tools to support the clinical team with their work
• Monitoring and evaluate client progress towards goals
• Reviewing clients programs and reports
• Providing direct supervision of client programs in-person or via zoom, as clinically appropriate
• Collaborating with the Clinical Director on the creation of new programs and services and research initiatives

Client and Caregiver Satisfaction:

• Ensuring socially significant outcomes for clients and families
• Fostering a collaborative treatment team
• Ensuring therapy is fun and engaging for clients
• Instilling confidence and comfort in clients and caregivers with their entire treatment team

Behaviour Therapist Training & Development:

• Providing ongoing supervision, mentorship, performance evaluation, and training opportunities to the clinical team.

Research

• Contributing to research and innovation within the field
• Utilizing a research-practitioner model
• Disseminating your work at conferences or academic journals

Trauma-Informed ABA:

• Ensuring the use of trauma-informed ABA practices for all clients and families.
• Participate in the assessment and treatment of challenging behaviour with the use of Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment

Celebrate Neurodiversity:

• Embracing and celebrating the unique qualities, preferences, and interests of our clients while supporting the team to help them access meaningful experiences.
• Educating caregivers and stakeholders as needed on neurodiversity and embracing differences.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Behaviour Analyst
• On the OAP approved provider list

SHOULD-HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years providing ABA services to children and teenagers with ASD
• Minimum 3 years post-BCBA certification supervising ABA services to children and teenagers with ASD

SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong staff and caregiver training skills
• Proficiency in applying a trauma-informed approach to challenging behavior, including Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment.
• Demonstrated experience working with children, teenagers, and adults across a range of behavioural needs.
• Familiarity with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training
• Familiarity with a variety fo skills assessment tools

JOIN OUR TEAM IF:

• You want the ability to make your own schedule
• You want to be able to work from home but can attend client sessions and meetings in-person in Durham Region, York Region and East GTA when necessary.
• You are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families while upholding our values
  Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the role.
  Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Why are you interested in this position?
• What is your salary expectation? Please note this position starts at 70,000/year if you have all of the required qualifications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to earn objective performance-based increases.

Education:

• Master’s Degree (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-02-1

Please refer the Job description for details