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Instructor Therapist - Part Time Contract / After school or weekends
Job Summary
Nexus ABA Therapy is a provider of in home aba therapy in Kitchener-Waterloo and Southern Ontario. We are looking for skilled Instructor Therapists to provide ABA/IBI services to children in the home day care and school setting. Candidates are responsible for implementing treatment plans for preschool and school age children, and adolescents (ages 0-18) under RBA supervision.
Starting Rate: $30.00 per hour
After school sessions are a minimum of 2 hrs from 4:30-6:30 or 7:00 pm
Weekend visits are a minimum of 3 hrs from 9-12 or 1:00-4:00 pm
Responsibilities:
• Provide Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI)
• Implement the ABA / IBI program related to the needs and goals of the client under BCBA supervision
• Support client goals through implementing strategies and monitoring progress.
• Data Collection and communication with BCBA.
• Maintain a good rapport with the interdisciplinary team, including the family.
• Create and maintain a healthy and positive environment for the client to promote progress.
• Provide consultation and education to the family regarding the client's needs and goals.
• Create optimal opportunities for learning by including the family into the therapy sessions.
• Candidates must adhere to the policies and procedures of the company.
• Liaising with parents on an ongoing basis
• Working at the clients’ homes, daycare or school
• Prepare and organize the teaching environment and materials
• Follow prescribed programs as written and seek consultation as needed
• Assess and monitor individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths, and needs on a daily basis
• Maintain regular communications with parents and family members as required by Senior Therapist and/or Clinical Supervisor
• Collaborate with Senior Therapist regarding programming and child’s progress
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
• A College Diploma or University Degree related to Behavioural Science, Psychology, or Early Childhood Development
• Minimum 1-year experience working as Instructor Therapist with young children who have been diagnosed with Autism; Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• Experience in delivering Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Knowledge of early childhood development and neurodevelopment variations
• Ability to manage behaviour of children
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility to work regular business hours, some evenings and Saturdays
• Eager to learn and accept feedback for continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with parents/guardians
• Independent, self motivated, yet willing to accept guidance and feedback from Supervisors.
• Valid Drivers License and access to vehicle during working hours to travel to clients’ homes
• Available to work during the day, evenings, and optional weekends.
• Vulnerable Sectors Check
www.nexusabatherapy.com
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person