29 Sep
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Lumenus Community Services
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Toronto
29 Sep
Lumenus Community Services
Toronto
POSITION TYPE: Fixed Term Part-time (12-month contract, 15 hours/week) 4 vacanciesSALARY RANGE: $29.75 to $33.00 per hourLumenus Community Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free and we encourage applications from all individuals including, but not limited to, all cultures, religions, racialized communities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.Lumenus Community Services is looking to hire a Behaviour Technician as part of its Core Clinical Services in Autism Services. As part of the Lumenus Autism team, the Behaviour Technician works directly with children and youth with autism and their families in the implementation of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ontario).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare and organize the teaching setting and materialsReview available information pertaining to children on caseload on a regular basisParticipate in intake and assessment activities as appropriateIndividualized Program ImplementationProvides Behavioural Intervention on a one-to-one or in a group setting as per expectations set by Lumenus guidelines and clinical standardsDevelops an appropriate therapeutic relationship with the childPrepares and implements daily activities as per the client's clinical Program(s)Monitors and records client progress using program approved data collection methods and formsFollows prescribed programs as written and seeks consultation as neededUtilizes sound clinical judgementAsssess individual client skills, abilities, interests,
strengths and needsCollects data and evaluate client progress toward program goalsPrepares written documentation regarding client plans and progress as requiredCollaboration, consultation, and communicationCollaborate with other team members in the development of behavioural programs and proceduresConsult with other team members and professionals as requiredMaintain regular communications with parents and family members as requiredParticipate in scheduled team meetings and conferences as requiredPresent information (both written and oral) sensitively and effectivelyCollaborate with Supervisor regarding programming and child's progressWork within a multidisciplinary teamQUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Diploma/Degree in Behavioural Science Technology or related fieldSucessful completion of the mandatory/required training; at least 90% in the video evaluation following the provincial IBI trainingKnowledge of childhood development and developmental disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum DisorderTwo years' experience with children with developmental disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum DisorderKnowledge of IBI and ABAStrong Communication Skills (both written and verbal)Program planning and implementationData collection and graphingOrganization and time managementBehaviour management of childrenAbility to work with multi-disciplinary teams and independentlyKnowledge of early childhood development and neurodevelopment variation; understanding ofchild welfare issues and policiesSensitivity to multi-cultural issuesKnowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel; knowledge of Boardmakerand Augmentative Devices an assetAbility to lift and transfer up to 50 lbsPhysical demands of the position include, but are not limited to; Frequent bending, walking, escorting, engagement in play/sport type activities; regularly sitting on low seats and bending/twisting/reaching, repetitive movements, possibly in awkward positions, based on individual circumstances, may be required to physically move a child, to move/run quickly and/or respond safely from a standing, sitting, kneeling, etc. position.Degree of attention, focus and vigilance; directed and engaged despite possible intrusive factors (e.G ongoing distractions/noise, upset of children, observation).Degree of sensitivity, thoughtfulness and care to child(ren)'s vulnerabilities and needs; anticipation, prevention and management of harm and/or crisis situations; to make quick and soundjudgements regarding risk and/or safetyADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening processAccess to reliable transportation to travel to various work sites within the GTAAble to work in-person, across sites, and flexible for evenings/weekends (e.G. Tuesday to Saturday schedule); e.G Tuesday & Wednesdayevenings 12:30pm to 8:30pmWe ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
📌 Behaviour Technician (Toronto)
🏢 Lumenus Community Services
📍 Toronto