Instructor Therapist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Salary: $55,924-68,040 · Full-time
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- Salary: $55,924-68,040
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 36.25 hours/ week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Program: Urgent Response Services
Status: Full-time, Permanent Union
Salary: $55,924-68,040
Hours: 36.25 hours/ week
Date Posted: October 2, 2026
Closing Date: October 19, 2026
About Surrey Place
Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.
Position Description
Reporting to the Behaviour Analyst- Supervisor, the Urgent Response Services at Surrey Place is seeking an Instructor Therapist to provide individualized ABA treatment in the community (e.g., family homes) with children and youth up to the age of 18. Clients receiving service in this program have a diagnosis of Autism and other Developmental Disorders and exhibit behavioural, communication, and socialization challenges requiring an urgent response for up to 12 weeks. Services will include direct assessment and implementation of treatments with clients and a focus on building parent/mediator capacity to effectively support their child/youth.
Main Responsibilities
Status: Full-time, Permanent Union
Salary: $55,924-68,040
Hours: 36.25 hours/ week
Date Posted: October 2, 2026
Closing Date: October 19, 2026
About Surrey Place
Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.
Position Description
Reporting to the Behaviour Analyst- Supervisor, the Urgent Response Services at Surrey Place is seeking an Instructor Therapist to provide individualized ABA treatment in the community (e.g., family homes) with children and youth up to the age of 18. Clients receiving service in this program have a diagnosis of Autism and other Developmental Disorders and exhibit behavioural, communication, and socialization challenges requiring an urgent response for up to 12 weeks. Services will include direct assessment and implementation of treatments with clients and a focus on building parent/mediator capacity to effectively support their child/youth.
Main Responsibilities
- Delivering individualized ABA assessment and behaviour treatment for clients deemed eligible for urgent response services as identified by the Clinical Supervisor.
- Under the supervision of BCBA, training mediators in interventions to stabilize behaviours and improve parent coping.
- Collecting and tracking data during assessment and treatment sessions.
- Graphing and summarizing data for review.
- Preparing program materials in a timely manner.
- Establishing and maintaining positive communications with families, mediators and other professionals involved in the individualized service plan.
- Hours of operation include ability to work evenings each week and Saturdays.
- Extensive travel within the City of Toronto will be required.
- A 3-year Community College Diploma or Certificate, or Degree in behaviour science technology, psychology or equivalent preferred.
- 6 months of previous related experience.
- Knowledge of applied behaviour analysis, autism spectrum disorder and child development.
- Previous experience working with children and youth with challenging behaviours.
- Must be able to lift and transfer 50lbs.
- Successful completion of Safe Management Group training for de-escalation and personal safety.
- The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
- Fluency in French is considered an asset.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Deliver individualized applied behaviour analysis assessments and treatments for children and youth receiving urgent response services, while training parents and other mediators to support behaviour stabilization and coping. Track, graph, and summarize treatment data; prepare program materials; and communicate with families and other professionals involved in each service plan.
Requirements
A three-year community college diploma or certificate, or a degree in behaviour science technology, psychology, or an equivalent field is preferred, along with at least six months of related experience. Candidates should know applied behaviour analysis, autism, and child development; have experience supporting children and youth with challenging behaviours; be able to lift and transfer 50 pounds; complete Safe Management Group training; and provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Skills
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Behaviour Assessment
- Behaviour Treatment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Child Development
- Working With Children and Youth
- Challenging Behaviour Support
- Mediator Training
- Data Collection and Tracking
- Data Graphing and Summarization
- Family Communication
- Microsoft Office 365
- De-escalation
- Personal Safety
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Disorders
- Urgent Response Services
- Behaviour Assessment
- Behaviour Treatment
- Child Development
- Challenging Behaviours
- Mediator Training
- Parent Support
- Data Collection
- Data Tracking
- Data Graphing
- Individualized Service Plan
- Microsoft Office 365
- Safe Management Group Training
- De-escalation
- Personal Safety
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Community-Based Services