Shining Through Center Looking for Instructor Therapist at Kleinburg, ON Full Time

Job description

Instructor Therapist – School Inclusion

About Shining Through Centre

The Shining Through Centre is a recognized leader in the field of autism, providing service excellence in therapy, education, research, and awareness to children and their families. We provide intensive, comprehensive, and individualized therapeutic and educational programs to each of our children based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

About our School Inclusion Program

Shining Through has partnered with Kleinburg Christian Academy to offer unique ABA programs within an inclusive school setting. There are many natural opportunities to be included in daily routines and activities at the school with formal inclusion into the regular classrooms.

Each learner’s goals are created to develop the specific skills that will enable group learning and socialization to increase school readiness skills, and to promote independence, integration and inclusion within a least restrictive environment.

Position Summary

Reporting to a Supervising Therapist, the Instructor Therapist is responsible for implementing the individualized goals, objectives and priorities established for learners as well as the collection and reporting of data for their programs

Major Duties/Responsibilities

· Works with children, one-on-one and in group settings, to implement individualized behaviour programming developed by the Supervising Therapist

· Daily collection, recording and analysis of data

· Monitors learner progress and communicates to the Supervising Therapist on any matters relating to the development of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)

· Implements individualized Behaviour Management Plans (BMP) for learners

· Prepares daily program materials

· Provides daily updates to parents/guardians through an online platform

· Assists in learner self-care

· Participation in off-site field trips (pre Covid-19)

· Collaboration with school personnel

· Attends professional development opportunities and required training provided by Shining Through

Requirements/Qualifications

· Experience interacting and working with children ages 3-16

· Experience interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum (and/or other developmental disabilities) is an asset

· Knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis is an asset

· Education in a related field e.g. Psychology, Autism and Behavioral Sciences, etc.

· Strong decision making skills to deal with daily learner challenges

· Strong analytical skills to interpret data and evaluate program effectiveness

· Ability to move around throughout the day and to engage in physical activity/play with learners

· Ability to function effectively in a rapidly changing environment

· Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential

· Valid driver’s licence an asset

To be considered for this position, you must be passionate about the work we do and share our organizational values.

The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Expected start date: June/July 2022

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40,000.00-$49,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff as safe as possible, we’ve placed barriers in our therapy classrooms, provided masks, gloves, gowns, and hand sanitizer, as well as daily screenings of staff and clients.

***Please note, there may be other job opportunities at other locations within the organization (Streetsville, Woodbridge, North York)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00-$49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff as safe as possible, we’ve placed barriers in our therapy classrooms, provided masks, gloves, gowns, and hand sanitizer, as well as daily screenings of staff and clients

Expected start date: 2022-06-20