Renewed Family Services Inc. is a company that provides individuals with disabilities the support they need to reach their potential. We provide individuals with needed support through our various programs including our ABA and IBI therapy program. In our ABA/IBI therapy program, we provide services to children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities to build on their socially significant behaviours while reducing maladaptive behaviours. We assist individuals with developing their communication, life skills, academics as well as assist them with shaping behaviour to reduce and/ or remove behaviours that may impact and impede on their development.
We are looking for individuals who feel they are called to make a difference in the lives of others and are passionate about leaving a positive impact on the world. This is a hybrid role, operating part of the time as a Senior Behaviour Therapist and part of the time as a Lead therapist. As a Lead Instructor Therapist, you will be shaping other individual’s futures for the better by supporting them in developing skills based on their individual needs. This can include but is not limited to: self-help skills (ie. dressing, toileting), academic skills, fine motor and gross motor skills, social skills, play skills etc. The Lead Instructor Therapist will support clients in their home environment and in a centre based setting. The Senior Therapist duties and will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and RBA.

Lead Therapist Responsibilities:

• Documentation of progress through data collection
• Work 1:1 with clients or in a group setting
• Implement individualized behaviour support plans to assist client with goals
• Provide a fun, nurturing environment for clients being supported
• Collaborate with client families, team members and other professionals for the development of client goals
• Assist with shaping behaviour and developing new skills for the client
• Ensure staff on shift are following centre expectations (signing in & out, wearing masks, working in appropriate therapy rooms etc.)
• Opening and/or closing the centre (conducting safety checks etc.)
• Ensure centre rooms are organized and clean after use
• Assisting staff with trouble shooting a client need if required on the spot while ensuring their own client’s needs are met
• Support staff in event of an emergency (ie. direct staff to emergency exits etc.)
• Understand centre operations and emergency procedures
• Answer the centre phone
• Report to BCBA re: centre follow up needs

Senior Therapist Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and assessments on specific client goals
• Consistent review client plans and progress
• Constant communication with therapy teams and client families
• Communicating and problem solving service gaps with the Clinical Supervisor
• Provide updates to the Clinical Supervisor on client progress
• Development and implementation of relevant trainings for staff
• Monthly meetings with frontline staff
• Ensure therapists are maintaining clinical binder and follow correct data collection procedures
• Report any changes to status immediately to Clinical Supervisor
• Assist in development of training for staff

SBT/Lead Instructor Therapist Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in behavioural science or related field
• Prior experience working as an Instructor Therapist
• Must be available to work closing, opening shifts
• Strong problem solving skills
• Works well under pressure
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Vulnerable sector check is required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• direct: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Lead Therapist Responsibilities:

• Documentation of progress through data collection
• Work 1:1 with clients or in a group setting
• Implement individualized behaviour support plans to assist client with goals
• Provide a fun, nurturing environment for clients being supported
• Collaborate with client families, team members and other professionals for the development of client goals
• Assist with shaping behaviour and developing new skills for the client
• Ensure staff on shift are following centre expectations (signing in & out, wearing masks, working in appropriate therapy rooms etc.)
• Opening and/or closing the centre (conducting safety checks etc.)
• Ensure centre rooms are organized and clean after use
• Assisting staff with trouble shooting a client need if required on the spot while ensuring their own client’s needs are met
• Support staff in event of an emergency (ie. direct staff to emergency exits etc.)
• Understand centre operations and emergency procedures
• Answer the centre phone
• Report to BCBA re: centre follow up need

Senior Therapist Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and assessments on specific client goals
• Consistent review client plans and progress
• Constant communication with therapy teams and client families
• Communicating and problem solving service gaps with the Clinical Supervisor
• Provide updates to the Clinical Supervisor on client progress
• Development and implementation of relevant trainings for staff
• Monthly meetings with frontline staff
• Ensure therapists are maintaining clinical binder and follow correct data collection procedures
• Report any changes to status immediately to Clinical Supervisor
• Assist in development of training for staf