ABA FACILITATOR - 12 Month Contract
POSITION SUMMARY
Working with direction from a Registered Behaviour Analyst, The ABA Facilitator uses the Behavioural Skills Training model to teach caregivers and workers strategies outlined in a behaviour intervention plan for children and youth with ASD. Services will be provided in person at the Geneva Centre for Autism, in the home environment, and in the community.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to)
Implement Behaviour Intervention and Skill-Based Teaching Plans written by RBA
Support caregivers and workers in clinic, family homes and community settings using the Behavioural Skills Training Model
Travel in community, provide service in family home or an appropriate identified community agency
Collect data on behalf of the RBA and coach others to gather data, identifying barriers to gathering data and reporting back to the RBA
Graph raw data for interpretation by the RBA
Assist RBA to conduct Functional Assessments
Assist RBA in generating summary reports
Maintain accurate client records, submit expense reports, and other administrative components related to caseload and department needs
Participate in team meetings, client meetings, and supervisions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Post-secondary diploma from a recognized College in Behavioural Sciences, Applied Behaviour Analysis or other area of relevance
A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role (community based)
A minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and youth and/or adults with ASD
Ability to travel across the GTA to carry out core functions of the role
Sound knowledge of ABA principles
Experience coaching parents/guardians
Knowledge of a variety of data collection procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good judgement and problem solving skills
Applied knowledge of community-based service delivery systems with demonstrated ability to work within the community
Experience working with Behavioural Skills Training model to implement and monitor individualized ABA-based intervention programs for children and youth diagnosed with ASD and/or dual diagnoses an asset
Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
WORKING CONDITIONS
•Combination of work is on and off-site. Majority of work is off-site as per client requirements (client homes and community)
•Outside normal working hours to meet client needs when necessary
•Challenging client behaviours
•Use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies (Crisis Prevention Institute) (training is provided)
Department: Urgent Response Services (URS)
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Location: 164 Merton Street, Community
