Senior Therapist / Lead Therapist (Greater Toronto Area)

Senior Therapist / Lead Therapist (Greater Toronto Area)

19 Sep
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Renewed Family Services
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Greater Toronto Area

19 Sep

Renewed Family Services

Greater Toronto Area

Renewed Family Services Inc. is a company that provides individuals with disabilities the support they need to reach their potential. We provide individuals with needed support through our various programs including our ABA and IBI therapy program. In our ABA/IBI therapy program, we provide services to children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities to build socially significant behaviours while reducing maladaptive behaviours.

We assist individuals with developing communication, life skills, academics as well as assist them with reducing behaviours that may impact or impede their development.

We are looking for individuals who feel they are called to make a difference in the lives of others and are passionate about leaving a positive impact on the world. This is a hybrid role, operating part of the time as a Senior Behaviour Therapist and part of the time as a Lead therapist. As a Lead Instructor Therapist, you will be supporting clients in developing skills based on their individual needs.

This can include but is not limited to: self-help skills (e.g. dressing, toileting), academic skills, fine motor and gross motor skills, social skills, play skills etc.

The Lead Instructor

Therapist will support clients in their home environment and/or in a centre based setting.

The Senior

Therapist will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and RBA.

This position will mainly be located in Durham region and/or Toronto ON.

Lead Therapist Responsibilities

- Documentation of progress through data collection
- Work 1:1 with clients or in a group setting
- Implement individualized behaviour support plans to assist client with goals
- Provide a fun, nurturing environment for clients being supported
- Collaborate with client families,



team members and other professionals for the development of client goals
- Assist clients with reducing behaviour and developing new skills
- Ensure staff on shift are following centre expectations (signing in & out, working in appropriate therapy rooms etc.)
- Opening and/or closing the centre (conducting safety checks etc.)
- Ensure centre rooms are organized and clean after use
- Assisting staff with trouble shooting a client need if required on the spot while ensuring their own client’s needs are met
- Support staff in event of an emergency (ie. direct staff to emergency exits etc.)
- Understand centre operations and emergency procedures
- Answer the centre phone
- Report to BCBA re: centre follow up needs

Senior Therapist Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and assessments on specific client goals
- Review client plans and progress
- Communication with therapy teams and client families
- Communicating and problem solving with the Clinical Supervisor
- Providing continuous updates to the Clinical Supervisor on client progress
- Monthly meetings with frontline staff
- Ensure therapists are maintaining clinical binder and follow correct data collection procedures
- Report any changes to status immediately to Clinical Supervisor
- Assist in development of training for staff

SBT/Lead Instructor Therapist Requirements:
- A Master's Degree in behavioural science or related field
- Prior experience working as an Instructor Therapist
- Must be available to work closing (until 6:30 - 7:15pm), opening shifts (starting 8:15-9am)
- Strong problem solving skills
- Works well under pressure
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Vulnerable sector check is required

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Perks

- Flexible schedule

Experience:
- direct: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Therapist / Lead Therapist (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 Renewed Family Services
📍 Greater Toronto Area

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