Job TitleBehaviour Therapist - Urgent Response Services.Location65 Hartsdale DrivePosition TypeRegular Full-timePosting Closing DateOpen until filledSalary Range$64,000 - $80,000Interested in working with an amazing team that really cares? Then you should join Lumenus! At Lumenus we illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing for our clients. As one of the largest mental health agencies in Ontario, we offer a broad range of high-quality mental health, developmental and community services for infants, children, youth, individuals, and families across Toronto. We are a passionate, dynamic and growing agency. We offer a competitive salary, employer-paid perks, ongoing training, and career development opportunities!About LumenusLumenus 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.OverviewLumenus Community Services is looking to hire a Behaviour Therapist as part of its community-based Urgent Response Service team. This team will support children and youth with autism and their families with an identified urgent need to prevent further escalation of risk or harm to a child or youth, other people or property based on the identification of key high-risk factors.As part of the Lumenus Autism team, the Behaviour Therapist works directly with children and youth with autism and their families in the direct implementation of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ont.).The Behaviour Therapist will support children and youth with autism and their families with an identified urgent need to prevent further escalation of risk or harm to a child or youth,



other people or property based on the identification of key high-risk factors.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and organize the teaching environment and materialsReview available information pertaining to service users on caseload on a regular basisParticipate in intake and assessment activities as appropriateImplement the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis in one-to-one services across the home and community environmentsFollow prescribed skill acquisition programs and behaviour reduction plans as written and seek consultation from clinical supervisor/BCBA as neededAssess and monitor individual child/youth skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needsCollect, record, summarize and evaluate data on child/youth progress towards skill acquisition programs and behaviour reduction plansComplete recording and documentation according to organization and program standardsPrepare written documentation regarding child/youth plans and progress as requiredFacilitate parent education and coaching as it relates to individual child/youth treatmentCollaborate with other team members in the development of applied behavioural analysis 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 supervisors regarding programming and client’s progressWork within a multidisciplinary teamSupervise/mentor students and volunteersAdhere to agency standards of professional conduct and agency regulationsParticipate and complete all mandatory trainings: CPR/First Aid,



SMG Crisis Prevention and Client Information Systems (CIS)Qualifications / ExperienceRequired: Bachelor’s degree in ABA, Psychology, or EducationRelevant experience should include 2+ years working with children/youth diagnosed with Autism; Autism Spectrum Disorder with complex needs (ASD)Demonstrated experience applying the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis in various settings (group, individualized)Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)Clinical judgmentProblem-solving skillsProgram planning and implementationAccurate data collection and graphingOrganization and time managementBehaviour management of children and/or youthKnowledge of typical and atypical child and adolescent developmentAbility to work with multi-disciplinary teams and in the home or community as applicableAbility to work independentlyKnowledge of developmental milestones in early childhoodUnderstanding of child welfare issues and policiesSensitivity to multi-cultural issuesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Knowledge of Boardmaker and other technology solutions for children and youth is an asset and highly preferredAdditional RequirementsSatisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening processAvailability to work evenings and weekendsAccess to reliable transportation to travel to various work sites within the GTAHow to ApplyInterested applicants are invited to visit our website at https://lumenus.Ca/careers/ or https://lumenus.Hiringplatform.Ca/list/internalcareerpage, and submit their cover letter and resume through our Career Centre. Position is open until filled.AccommodationsApplicants are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to discuss accommodations for the interview or selection process in advance. Human Resources will work with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable assessment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Behaviour Therapist, Urgent Response Services - C$64,000 - C$80,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Lumenus
📍 Winnipeg