We are recruiting for one (1) full-time (37.5 hours per week), temporary Instructor Therapist Intern in Autism & Behavioural Services. The designated office for this position is Chatham or Sarnia. The catchment area includes Lambton and Chatham-Kent counties. This position is expected to begin in July 2024 and end April 2025.
Regular travel within this geographic area may be required. A flexible work schedule will be required, including some evening and weekend work.
The successful candidate will be required to complete Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) certification during the first 6-months of employment and by the end of the six-month period be qualified to apply for an available Instructor Therapist position.
Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of a Behaviour Clinician and with support from Instructor Therapists, the successful candidates will:
- Provide ABA support services to children and youth with ASD individually and in groups in a variety of environments (e.g., community-based and TVCC locations, and client homes)
- Assist with the treatment planning and preparation of materials and supplies for clients, adhering to evidence-based methods
- Assist in collecting data and participate in the evaluation of the efficacy of teaching
- Interact with families and children/youth during the activities
- prompting as required,
- providing reinforcement as needed,
- recording data as instructed,
- assisting parents with instructions, and
- other assigned tasks as they arise
- Prepare materials for the activities; including photocopying, laminating, collecting and arranging materials, setting up the room including equipment and technology supports
Qualifications:
- Minimum two-year college diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. ECE, DSW, CYW, etc.)
- Experience working with children with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis is preferred
- Understanding of early childhood development and comfort in appropriately engaging young children at play
- Experience working in a high-energy, fast-paced team environment requiring flexibility to adapt to change quickly and easily
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to receive and incorporate feedback; and advanced self-reflection skills are required
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office 365 package of software
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset