Instructor Therapist - 30 hours per week

Job Summary

Nexus ABA Therapy is a provider of in home aba therapy in Kitchener-Waterloo and Southern Ontario. We are looking for skilled Instructor Therapists to provide ABA/IBI services to children in the home day care and school setting. Candidates are responsible for implementing treatment plans for preschool and school age children, and adolescents (ages 0-18) under RBA supervision.

We are currently looking to hire an Instructor Therapist for ABA therapy provision within the home, Monday to Friday from 9:00-12:00 noon.

Starting Rate: $90.00 per visit

Day time sessions are a minimum of 3 hours from 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 0 4:00 pm

After school sessions are a minimum of 2 hours from 4:30-6:30 or 7:00 pm

Responsibilities:

- Provide Intensive Behavioural Intervention
- Implement the ABA / IBI program related to the needs and goals of the client under BCBA supervision
- Support client goals through implementing strategies and monitoring progress.
- Data Collection and communication with BCBA.
- Maintain a good rapport with the interdisciplinary team, including the family.
- Create and maintain a healthy and positive setting for the client to promote progress.
- Provide consultation and education to the family regarding the client's needs and goals.
- Create optimal opportunities for learning by including the family into the therapy sessions.
- Candidates must adhere to the policies and procedures of the company.
- Liaising with parents on an ongoing basis
- Working at the clients’ homes, daycare or school
- Prepare and organize the teaching environment and materials
- Follow prescribed programs as written and seek consultation as needed




- Assess and monitor individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths, and needs on a daily basis
- Maintain regular communications with parents and family members as required by Senior Therapist and/or Clinical Supervisor
- Collaborate with Senior Therapist regarding programming and child’s progress

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

- A College Diploma or University Degree related to Behavioural Science, Psychology, or Early Childhood Development
- Minimum 1-year experience working as Instructor Therapist with young children who have been diagnosed with Autism; Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Experience in delivering Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Knowledge of early childhood development and neurodevelopment variations
- Ability to manage behaviour of children
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Organizational and time management skills
- Flexibility to work regular business hours, some evenings and Saturdays
- Eager to learn and accept feedback for continuous improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with parents/guardians
- Independent, self motivated, yet willing to accept guidance and feedback from Supervisors.
- Valid Drivers License and access to vehicle during working hours to travel to clients’ homes
- Available to work during the day, evenings, and optional weekends.
- Vulnerable Sectors Check

www.nexusabatherapy.com

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

- Driving licence and access to a car (required)
- Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Instructor Therapist - Kitchener (Canada)
🏢 Nexus Therapy
📍 Canada