Behaviour Therapist

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst) of Autism Services, and/or the Clinical Supervisor (BCBA), the Behaviour Therapist provides services based on the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

The Behaviour Therapist will work collaboratively with other disciplines and families using a virtual platform, in centre, home or community, as needed. The Behaviour Therapist is responsible for assessment, data collection, documentation preparation, data analysis, training others using the BST model, and working collaboratively with peers. In addition, the Behaviour Therapist will be supporting the Entry to School Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide intervention to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
• Use the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to train families and service providers to address the needs of children/youth with ASD.
• Participate in the development and delivery of both individualized and group interventions under a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) supervision.
• Conduct collaborative sessions with ROCK mental health service providers, in individualized and/or group formats.
• Operationalize client safety by adhering to established policies and guidelines that ensure consistency in delivering quality and safe care and by identifying and reporting any client safety incidents.
• Ensure compliance with the specific requirements of Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any health and safety responsibilities as outlined in agency policy and procedure documents.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and postgraduate diploma in the Behavioural Sciences field (e.g., BST diploma).
• A master’s degree in ABA or working toward is preferred.

Experience:

• At least two and a half years of experience delivering services using ABA with children and youth with an autism spectrum disorder, up to age 21, under the supervision of a BCBA or Registered Psychologist with experience in ABA.
• Develop programs for children and youth with communication challenges, social skills needs, daily living skills challenges, play and leisure skill needs, vocational skill needs, children and youth who engage in challenging behavior, etc.
• Experience writing behaviour plans in communication, maladaptive behaviour reduction, self-regulation, daily living skills, social skills, play and leisure skills, vocational skills etc., is an asset.
• Experience training caregivers and service providers to implement programs.
• Experience providing family-centred practice.
• Experience providing both group and individual ABA interventions.
• Experience running workshops.
• Training and experience implementing Early Start Denver Model is an asset.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a treatment team.
• Computer literate MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, MAC OS.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and travel within the Halton Region.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Current (within the last three months) criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector search.