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ABA Instructor Therapist
Behaviour Avenues is frequently hiring ABA instructor therapists who are passionate about supporting children with autism using ABA principles. Part time and full time contract positions are available.
As an instructor therapist, you will be reporting to the clinical supervisor who is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), the instructor therapist is responsible to deliver Applied Behaviour Analysis programs to children and adolescents with autism in the home setting or in community settings.
Qualifications:
BA in psychology or education with formal training in Applied Behaviour Analysis, and/or a college diploma in Autism and Behavioural Sciences, or Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT)
Minimum 1 year experience working with children with autism and delivering ABA skill building programs as well as behaviour reduction interventions and implementing behaviour support plans
Must have access to a car and a valid driver’s license
Valid NVCI (CPI) training or Safe Management training
Skills:
Solid experience and fluency in delivering skill building programs (Discrete Trials Training, Natural Environment Training, Incidental Teaching
Experience teaching functional communication, attending skills, verbal behaviour skills
Solid experience with data collection, graphing, and progress report writing
Knowledge and familiarity with clinical assessments such as VBMAPP and ABLLS-R. Although the instructor therapist will not conduct assessments
Solid knowledge in Functional Behaviour Assessments and behaviour intervention plans
Ability to work with children who exhibit challenging behaviours
Establishing and maintaining good rapport and communication with parents
Demonstrates ability to work within a team
Enthusiastic and creative
Strong commitment to ethics and professionalism
Highly organized and excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently and adhering to treatment plans
Benefits:
Compensation based on qualifications and experience (22-28$/hour)
Free supervision for candidates working towards BCBA or BCaBA hours
Paid mileage between clients
Flexible work schedule that accommodates your family needs
Interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter to:
Lina Hawi
Behaviouravenues@gmail.com