Job Description
We value our staff and strive to provide the best working environment by supporting a culture of TRANSPARENCY, HONESTY, AUTONOMY, INCLUSION, TEAMWORK, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. Horizons Behaviour Consulting is looking for an Instructor Therapist/Behaviour Therapist who wants to make positive changes in the lives of kids and adults while teaching parents how to implement different behaviour strategies so that their child continues to progress outside of therapy sessions. Horizons Behaviour Consulting was founded by a BCBA with the goal to provide quality and ethical services in the best environment possible.
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), the Instructor Therapist will perform the tasks and implement the goals and objectives as indicated by each behavior program by providing behavior intervention in-home or in the community with clients diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Valid driver’s license and must have reliable transportation to travel to client homes
- Previous experience working with the special needs’ population
- Bachelor’s Degree or currently enrolled in a University program related to Behavioural Science, Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, or Early Childhood Development (preferred).
- BACB Registered Behavior Technician Certificate (preferred)
- 1 year of Direct ABA experience (required)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
- Fluently bilingual in English and French (highly preferred)
- Valid First Aid/CPR Level C (required)
- Clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required) Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide one-to-one intervention, utilizing the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the home, school or community.
- Collaborate once a week to discuss clients with other team members.
- Implement individualized behaviour treatment plans developed by the BCBA and work in collaboration with other team members.
- Willingness to travel to multiple locations throughout a work day as needed.
- Provide feedback to the clinical supervisor regarding the client’s progress, goal development, the need for new programming.
- Ability to conduct variety of different assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, etc.) under the direction of a Senior Therapist.
- Willingness to work primarily during the day as well as some evening hours (Not past 7:30pm).
- Utilize appropriate chaining and shaping techniques.
- Consistently take accurate and legible data in a timely manner.
- Understand how to implement and utilize a task analysis.
- Complete any additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.
- Communicate parental concerns immediately to the supervisor.
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend over, crouch down, and sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time.
- Ability to be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs without assistance from another person.
- Ability to respond to behaviors in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to utilize CPI and under no circumstance restrain, hold, pinch, push, hit or provide any physical or mental discomfort to the child or adult.
What We Offer:
- An hourly wage based upon demonstrated skills, education, experience, and abilities - starting between $24-28/hr.
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, and comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Paid drive time.
- 20 to 35 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours.
- Skills-based promotion opportunities for pay increases within your first few months.
- Business hours of Monday through Friday. Saturday hours possible but not required.
- The opportunity to help children and adults learn new skills to help them gain new skills in their natural environment.
- Free BCBA fieldwork supervision.
- Consistent schedules.
- A Clinical Director who is eager to help their team and clients shine.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 38 per week
Salary: $24.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Working in the field of ABA for at least 1 year
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person
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