Guiding Light Autism Services Inc. is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Instructor Therapist (IT) to join our center-based team in Halton, Peel and Dufferin region, ON. The IT will provide 1:1 ABA programming. Candidates will be responsible for working directly with child and youth with autism or other developmental disabilities, implementing the principles of ABA. Clients are supervised by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide ABA programming to individuals with developmental disabilities (focus a range of skill domains).
- Prepare and organize the teaching environment and materials.
- Follow written programs seek consultation as needed.
- Utilize sound clinical judgment.
- Assess individual’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needs.
- Collect and graph data to be used to evaluate child’s progress toward program goals.
- Prepare written documentation regarding client’s session and progress as required.
- Maintain regular communications with parents and senior consultant.
- Collaborate with supervisor regarding programming and client's progress.
Qualifications and Skills
- A College Diploma or University Degree related to Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities.
- Demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA/IBI).
- Organizational and time management skills.
- A valid Ontario driver’s license and able to drive across multiple location on short notice.
- Recent vulnerable sector screening.
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention or Safety Management training is an asset.