Instructor Therapist; Evenings and Weekends

Job Description

Kinark Child and Family Services is always looking for qualified Instructor Therapists and would welcome the opportunity to explore the potential opportunity of having you join the Autism Services team. Our Instructor Therapists are responsible for intensive behavioural intervention, providing services for children and youth with autism. In this role, you work with children and youth in home, clinic, centre, and classroom-based settings, both one-on-one and in small groups.

This position requires the successful candidate to be available on evenings (3pm – 8pm) and on weekends. You will be required to work out of other Kinark sites from time to time based on operational needs. As well, you may be assigned to work in different programs and services within the Autism division of Kinark and your primary work location may be reassigned within a 50 kilometer radius based on operational needs.

The hourly rate for this role is Step 1: $27.58 - Step 2: $29.09 - Step 3: $30.65.

• Deliver evidence-based programming ABA such as administering skill acquisition programs, teaching appropriate behaviours, reducing challenging behaviour, teaching communication and social skills, play skills, and life skills.
• Regularly liaise with parents to provide progress updates and support parent coaching sessions.
• Create teaching materials to support programming.
• Collect and monitor data.
• Conduct behaviour or curriculum assessments.
• Monitor and track progress by keeping detailed daily records and information on the child’s challenging behaviour, skill acquisition, and other aspects of the planned interventions.
• Maintain the clinical binder for each client, including preparing datasheets, daily graphing, and adjusting programming based on the set revision and mastery criterion.
• Participate in agency initiatives to further enhance our supports and services.

• Post‑secondary education in Autism and Behaviour Science, Behavioural Psychology, or a related field.
• College diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, and Developmental Service Worker may be considered.
• Currently enrolled in a diploma or degree program may be considered.
• 1 year’s experience in delivering ABA‑based programming is an asset.
• Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) is an asset.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, time‑management and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Travel in the York and/or Simcoe area is required; must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and must be willing to obtain automobile insurance including mandatory liability of one million dollars.
• Knowledge concerning cultural diversity and proficiency in other languages will be considered assets.
• First Aid/CPR training is an asset.