The Speech Associates Looking for Instructor Therapist at Halton, ON Full Time

ABA / IBI Instructor Therapist Position. must have evening availability!

Job Types: Part-time/Full-time.

Job Type: Independent Contractor.

The Speech Associates/Developing Minds is currently looking for skilled individuals to fill our ABA Therapist positions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and surrounding areas!

ABA Therapists will work one-on-one with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (or other developmental disabilities) in the children’s home while employing Applied Behaviour Analysis (IBI/ ABA) teaching strategies as directed by our wonderful team of BCBAs.

Successful candidates must collaborate with other team members in the consistent implementation of a student’s behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs, maintain regular communication with parents, and participate in scheduled team meetings and training conferences as required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implementing client-specific ABA techniques and programming as instructed by the Clinical Supervisor/BCBA.
• Delivering direct service in the client’s home/community setting.
• Record and graph data.
• Documenting progress through detailed notes on our online platform, Alayacare.
• Consistent communication with office leadership and BCBA.

Successful candidates should possess:

• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members.
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle or other reliable methods of transportation.
• A College Diploma or University Degree in a related field.
• ABA/Autism-related Diploma/Certificate is an asset.
• Minimum 3-months of experience implementing ABA teaching strategies.
• Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), or working towards RBT certification is an asset.

Benefits:

• Clients provide parking
• Flexible Hours and Scheduling.
• Bi-Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
• RBT & BCBA supervision offered.
• Minimal travel time between clients.
• Annual Revisitation of Hourly Rates.
• Ongoing support, learning, and room to grow both professionally and financially.

Beginning with part-time hours with the potential to build up a full-time caseload. Compensation is based upon experience, education, and professional credentials.

COVID-19 considerations:
A screening tool is required by both the client and the therapist before going into the session. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required. Good handwashing and sanitizing are a must.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about the Speech Associates/Developing Minds, please visit our website at www.speechassociates.ca

Work Remotely

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• What are the first stages of PECS?
• Have you encountered a little one with SIB’s? Please tell us about it and what strategies you used to manage them.
• Please give us some examples of behaviour programs that you have run.
• What age groups have you worked with?
• What is a preference assessment?

Experience:

• Mental & Behavioural Health Technicians: 1 year (preferred)