The Birch Centre for Learning and Development Inc. is looking for a fun, engaging and dynamic team player to join our growing team as a Supervised Senior Therapist!
Independant Contractor Position
Responsibilities
- Direct 1:1 work with clients ages 2-17 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, unique learning needs and/or developmental delays.
- Provide clinical supervision and develop treatment plans for all clients, facilitate and conduct assessments and reviews of assigned clients; communicate regularly with parents; providing staff or caregiver training, feedback, and support as needed.
- Facilitate assessments (ABLLS-R, AFLS, VBMAPP, FBA) for learners diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Monitor client progress and modify programs as needed
- Assist in writing Individualized Service Plans and behaviour reduction plans as needed
- Weekly communication with members of the client’s clinical team and families.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate with families, team members and other professionals
- A strong understanding of the Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Facilitating the Intake process
Skills and Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have completed, or be in the process of completing requirements to obtain and retain BCBA/RBA certification.
- A minimum of two to five years of experience in the delivery of ABA services
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and to lead a team
- One or more years of experience with the clinical supervision of ABA/IBI programs. Applicants must have strong knowledge and experience in the following; ABA teaching strategies, curriculum-based assessments, preference assessments, functional assessments and individualized behaviour reduction programs.
Job Types: Part-time, fixed term contract
Pay: $28.00-$33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
On-site parking
Education: Master's Degree (preferred); Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (i.e. Autism and Behavioural Science, Psychology, or Bachelor of Education, etc.)
Work Location: In person
