ABA Therapist

Guiding Light Autism Services Inc. is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Instructor Therapist (IT) to join our center-based team in Halton, Peel and Dufferin region, ON. The IT will provide 1:1 ABA programming. Candidates will be responsible for working directly with child and youth with autism or other developmental disabilities, implementing the principles of ABA. Clients are supervised by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide ABA programming to individuals with developmental disabilities (focus a range of skill domains).
• Prepare and organize the teaching environment and materials.
• Follow written programs seek consultation as needed.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment.
• Assess individual’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needs.
• Collect and graph data to be used to evaluate child’s progress toward program goals.
• Prepare written documentation regarding client’s session and progress as required.
• Maintain regular communications with parents and senior consultant.
• Collaborate with supervisor regarding programming and client's progress.

Qualifications and Skills

• A College Diploma or University Degree related to Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA/IBI).
• Organizational and time management skills.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and able to drive across multiple location on short notice.
• Recent vulnerable sector screening.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention or Safety Management training is an asset.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person