Community-Based Instructor Therapist (ABA)
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job Description:
About Building New Paths
Building New Paths Behaviour Services Inc. (BNP) is dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based behavioural services to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental needs.
Our team is committed to creating meaningful learning opportunities, building independence, and supporting children and their families in achieving their goals.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a motivated, reliable, and compassionate Instructor Therapist (IT) to join our growing team in a traveling capacity.
This position involves providing individualized 1:1 Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services to children and youth in various settings, including clients' homes, schools, community environments, and our clinic.
The successful candidate must be comfortable travelling between client locations and have reliable access to a personal vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized 1:1 ABA therapy to children and youth.
- Implement individualized treatment plans and programming developed by the clinical team.
- Support the development of communication, social, play, daily living, and adaptive skills.
- Implement behaviour intervention and skill acquisition programs.
- Collect and accurately document session data.
- Complete detailed session notes following each appointment.
- Collaborate with Team Leads, Clinical Supervisors, families, and other professionals.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Travel to various client locations as scheduled.
- Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, and ongoing training as required.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience working with children with ASD and/or other developmental disabilities is considered an asset.
- Background in Behavioural Science, Autism and Behavioural Science, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
- Knowledge of ABA principles and behavioural intervention strategies is preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while following clinical direction and supervision.
- Reliable access to a personal vehicle and a valid Ontario driver's licence.
- Willingness to travel between client homes, schools, community settings, and the BNP clinic.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check
What We Offer:
- Ongoing training and clinical supervision.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities to gain hands-on experience working with children and families.
- Flexible scheduling based on client needs and availability
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide individualized one-to-one ABA therapy and implement treatment plans and programs for children and youth across home, school, community, and clinic settings. Track and document session data, collaborate with clinical staff and families, maintain a safe learning environment, and travel between client locations.
Requirements
Experience with children with autism or other developmental disabilities is an asset, and a background in behavioural science, autism and behavioural science, psychology, child and youth care, early childhood education, or a related field is sought. Knowledge of ABA is preferred; candidates also need strong communication and organizational skills, a valid Ontario driver's licence, reliable access to a personal vehicle, willingness to travel, and a current Vulnerable Sector Check.
Skills
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Individualized Therapy
- Behaviour Intervention
- Skill Acquisition
- Communication Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Play Skills Development
- Daily Living Skills
- Adaptive Skills Development
- Data Collection
- Session Documentation
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Independent Work
- Client Travel
Benefits
- Casual Dress
- Company Events
- Flexible Schedule
- On-Site Parking
- Ongoing Training
- Clinical Supervision
- Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Education
Keywords
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Behavioural Science
- Autism and Behavioural Science
- Psychology
- Child and Youth Care
- Early Childhood Education
- Treatment Plans
- Behaviour Intervention
- Skill Acquisition
- Communication Skills
- Social Skills
- Play Skills
- Daily Living Skills
- Adaptive Skills
- Data Collection
- Session Notes
- Clinical Supervision
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Ontario Driver's Licence
- Personal Vehicle