Autism Therapist Community Health

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Are you passionate about giving autistic children and youth opportunities for learning, connection, and participation?

Connect Well Community Health is hiring an Autism Therapists for 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE). This position includes a competitive benefit package and HOOPP.

Position Summary: The Autism Therapist will be part of Connect Well’s Developmental Services Team working within our client funded Programs. This role provides high-quality direct support to clients being served in a fee-based framework. Client services are provided to children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities, behavior challenges or mental health needs. As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the Autism Therapist will provide a variety of services including:
Intensive Behavioural Intervention;
Parent Education & Coaching;
Specialized Workshops;
Consultation and individualized or group-based services. The Autism Therapist works under the clinical supervision of a registered Behaviour Analyst (CPBAO). This individual may also work collaboratively in services with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other professionals.

Qualifications:

• Human Service Degree/Diploma
• Preference for additional Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate
• Experience working with children/youth with ASD
• Extensive knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

Salary Range: $48,552 to $57,120

Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to the Program Manager.

Connect Well is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Nicole Dubuc-Cotton @ n to let us know how we can assist you.

Connect Well Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Connect Well Community Health is a fully accredited organization providing health and community programs. Connect Well Community Health is a HOOPP employer.