About Adora Bright

At Adora Bright Child & Youth Development Centre, we believe in supporting the whole child through individualized, evidence-based, and collaborative care.

Our multidisciplinary team provides Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation, Social Communication, and Independence Development services.

We support children, youth, and adolescents with diverse developmental, behavioural, emotional, social, and learning needs. Our services extend beyond traditional early intervention to include school-aged children and adolescents developing the skills needed for greater independence, confidence, and success in everyday life.

Our approach emphasizes meaningful outcomes, compassionate care, active family involvement, and collaboration across disciplines.

Whole Child. Whole Team. One Bright Future.

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and clinically skilled Supervised Behaviour Therapists (SBTs) to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will implement individualized and group-based interventions under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA), supporting children and adolescents across a range of developmental stages and clinical needs.

Depending on your experience, interests, and demonstrated competencies, you may work within our pediatric early intervention services, youth and adolescent programs, or a combination of both.

Our clinical programming includes

- Early intervention and pediatric ABA
- Executive functioning and independent learning skills
- Emotional regulation and coping skills
- Social communication and interpersonal development
- Adaptive functioning and daily living skills
- Self-advocacy, problem-solving, and independence

We value therapists who are actively engaged in sessions, demonstrate strong clinical judgment within their scope of practice, adapt teaching approaches to individual needs, and collaborate effectively with other professionals. Key Responsibilities1. Direct Clinical Intervention
- Implement individualized ABA treatment plans developed and supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst.
- Deliver developmentally appropriate interventions through structured teaching, naturalistic learning, play-based activities, and functional skill-building.
- Support communication, social development, adaptive functioning, independence, and behaviour regulation.
- Apply evidence-based teaching strategies, including reinforcement, prompting, shaping, task analysis, error correction, and generalization.
- Adapt activities, materials, and teaching approaches to each client's developmental level, learning profile, and individual goals.
- Facilitate engaging, meaningful sessions that promote active participation, skill development, and independence.
- Recognize learning opportunities within everyday activities and therapeutic interactions.

1. Executive Functioning & Youth Development

Depending on assigned clients and clinical competencies, responsibilities may include:
- Implement structured executive functioning programs for school-aged children and adolescents.
- Support planning, organization, task initiation, sequencing, and time management.
- Teach working memory strategies, cognitive flexibility, problem-solving, and self-monitoring.
- Facilitate goal-setting, decision-making, and independent task completion.
- Support clients in developing effective learning strategies, organizational systems, and daily routines.
- Use visual supports, planners, checklists, interactive activities, and practical real-life tasks.
- Promote self-determination, self-advocacy, and independence.
- Facilitate individual and small-group activities targeting executive functioning and life skills.

1. Emotional Regulation & Social Development

- Implement individualized interventions targeting emotional awareness, self-regulation, and coping skills.
- Support clients in identifying emotions, physiological cues, triggers, and appropriate regulation strategies.
- Teach flexibility, frustration tolerance, problem-solving, and adaptive responses to challenging situations.
- Facilitate activities addressing social communication, perspective-taking, and interpersonal problem-solving.




- Support the development of self-awareness, confidence, and self-advocacy.
- Implement strategies informed by evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), when appropriately trained and supervised.
- Facilitate structured and naturalistic opportunities for social learning and skill generalization.
- Support clients in navigating everyday social situations, peer interactions, and age-appropriate challenges.

1. Clinical Implementation & Professional Judgment

- Demonstrate strong understanding of behavioural principles and their application across different developmental stages.
- Implement clinical programs accurately while responding appropriately to individual client needs.
- Recognize when a teaching approach is ineffective and communicate observations to the supervising RBA.
- Use appropriate clinical judgment within the therapist's scope of practice.
- Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and initiative in developing engaging therapeutic activities.
- Promote client dignity, choice, autonomy, and assent throughout service delivery.
- Apply proactive, compassionate, and least-restrictive intervention strategies.
- Maintain a balance between structured teaching, natural learning opportunities, and meaningful client engagement.

1. Data Collection & Clinical Documentation

- Collect accurate, objective, and reliable data on individualized treatment goals.
- Complete session notes and required documentation accurately and within established timelines.
- Monitor client responses and communicate progress, challenges, and emerging concerns to the supervising RBA.
- Participate in treatment integrity assessments, interobserver agreement checks, and clinical competency evaluations.
- Maintain organized client materials, program resources, and documentation.
- Ensure treatment procedures are implemented consistently and according to clinical direction.

1. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

- Collaborate with Registered Behaviour Analysts, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other clinical professionals.
- Participate in collaborative case discussions, clinical observations, and treatment planning meetings.
- Integrate communication, sensory, motor, emotional regulation, and independence strategies into sessions as directed by the appropriate supervising clinicians.
- Actively communicate observations, ask questions, and contribute to clinical problem-solving.
- Support consistency and generalization of shared treatment goals across disciplines.
- Demonstrate openness to feedback and apply recommended strategies in direct clinical practice.

1. Clinical Training & Professional Development

- Participate in structured onboarding, clinical training, and ongoing supervision.
- Engage in Behavioural Skills Training (BST), including instruction, modelling, rehearsal, and performance feedback.
- Demonstrate competency in individualized teaching procedures, behaviour support strategies, and data collection.
- Participate in direct observations, performance feedback, and competency assessments.
- Continuously develop clinical skills across different age groups and intervention approaches.
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Autism and Behavioural Science, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services, or a related field.
- Previous experience providing direct intervention or developmental support to children or adolescents.
- Knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis principles and evidence-based teaching strategies.
- Understanding of skill acquisition, reinforcement, prompting, behaviour support, and data collection.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.




- Ability to engage children and adolescents in developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing supervision, training, and competency development.
- Strong professional judgment, reliability, accountability, and commitment to ethical practice.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Pediatric & Early Intervention

- Autism intervention and early childhood development
- Naturalistic developmental behavioural interventions
- Play-based and structured teaching
- Communication and functional skill development
- Behaviour support and adaptive functioning

Youth & Adolescent Development

- Executive functioning and organizational skills
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Social communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-advocacy and independence development
- Goal-setting, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Supporting school-aged children and adolescents with diverse learning and developmental needs

Clinical Approaches

- Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
- Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT)
- Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT)
- Naturalistic and play-based interventions
- Positive behaviour support
- Structured group facilitation
- Competency-based clinical implementation

Experience with all listed approaches is not required. Training and supervision will be provided based on assigned responsibilities and individual learning needs.

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate

- Is passionate about working with children, youth, and adolescents.
- Demonstrates strong clinical engagement and takes initiative during sessions.
- Can adapt their communication and teaching style to different ages and developmental levels.
- Understands that effective intervention involves more than following a written program.
- Can facilitate meaningful conversations, interactive activities, and practical learning opportunities.
- Encourages independent thinking, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.
- Demonstrates creativity in developing engaging, individualized activities.
- Is receptive to feedback and actively works toward improving clinical competencies.
- Values collaboration and maintains open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Is organized, dependable, professional, and accountable.
- Is committed to compassionate, ethical, evidence-based care.

Schedule & Availability We are seeking candidates who can work within our centre's operating hours.
- Weekday availability until 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday availability
- Flexibility to support both daytime and after-school programming

Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available based on organizational needs, candidate availability, and clinical competencies.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on education, experience, and demonstrated clinical competencies.
- Ongoing clinical supervision from Registered Behaviour Analysts.
- Structured onboarding and hands-on clinical training.
- Opportunities to develop skills across pediatric, school-aged, and adolescent populations.
- Exposure to executive functioning, emotional regulation, social development, and multidisciplinary interventions.
- Collaborative learning opportunities with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Analysts.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A supportive, team-oriented clinical setting.
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful client outcomes through individualized and collaborative care.

How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume outlining their education, relevant clinical experience, areas of interest, and availability.

We encourage applications from individuals with experience in pediatric ABA, executive functioning, emotional regulation, social development, or youth and adolescent services.

Join Adora Bright Child & Youth Development Centre and help us create brighter futures through compassionate, collaborative, and individualized care.

Whole Child. Whole Team. One Bright Future.

Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Supervised Behaviour Therapist (SBT) (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Adora Bright Child u0026 Youth Development Centre
📍 Richmond Hill