This is an IN - Home position and the therapist is to travel to the client's home in Mississauga for 15-20 hours per week. Evening and Afternoon availability is needed.
The overriding goal of Intellectual Biceps Limited is to enhance the autonomy and quality of life of individuals, and others who support them. Each Intellectual Biceps client has a behaviour support plan, and it is the responsibility of the behavior technician to work with caregivers, and/or staff, to put in place strategies within this plan and achieve the desired outcomes.
- Assisting in restructuring environments and activities to support the clients’ behaviours
- Teaching skills that allow the individual to communicate and/or function more effectively
- Review behaviour plans and other instructional materials developed by behaviour analysts
- Facilitate consistent implementation of the behaviour plan, and monitor outcomes.
- Implementing behavioural procedures for acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviours
- Data collection as prescribed by a recipient’s behaviour analysis service plan
- Communicate openly with behaviour analysts and regional coordinator
- Complete daily progress notes related to implementation of the intervention plan
Instructor Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Qualifications:
- Enrolled in or completed post-secondary degree or diploma
- Willingness to enrol and complete RBT certification
- Strong verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills, problem-solving
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Therapist Requirements:
- Proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum, or other developmental disabilities
- Clear level-two background check
- Verifiable work references
Job Types: Part time, Permanent
Benefits
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- behavioral therapist: 1 year (required)