Junior Instructor Therapist-Relief

Junior Instructor Therapist-Relief x2  One (1) Year Contract  Hours of Work:
Up to 24 hours per week  Must be available to work Mondays to Fridays or Tuesdays to Saturdays  Do you have a passion for working with children with Autism and want to empower them to fully participate in their communities? If so, we encourage you to apply.
About Us  Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA) is a pioneer in developing leading edge training, programs and services that serve as models for other organizations throughout the world. Our mission is to enable people on the autism spectrum to learn, to live and to engage in their communities.

The Role  The Junior Instructor Therapist-Relief is responsible for working directly with children with ASD and their families in the provision of an ABA or IBI program to include but not limited to following behaviour plans, data collection and display, and preparation of program materials.
What your Day Looks Like  Provide direct service in the ABA Classroom or IBI program (under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst) in a one-on-one and/or in a group setting to include but not limited to the following:
Implementing programs according to the treatment plan
Address personal care requirements of the child during each session
Monitor and track behavioural data/follow behavioural protocols
Prepare teaching materials
Ensures ongoing communication with Clinical Supervisor and/or Instructor Therapist
What you Bring to the Role   University degree or College diploma in behavioural sciences, social services, psychology or early childhood education
Behavioural Science diploma is an asset
Up to 1 year work experience (equivalent education and experience may be considered)
Have a good understanding of early childhood education, autism and applied behaviour analysis
Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or Autism
Available to work evenings, weekend, in home and centre-based
An interest in professional development and further developing clinical skills
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills;
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and accept feedback and direction;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Access to a reliable means of transportation (e.g., TTC, personal vehicle);
Comfortable working in a structured environment
Demonstrated reliability and dependability
Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
Working Conditions   Classroom setting
Must be able to wear a mask and shield throughout their shift.
Must be willing to do cleaning duties.
Ability to spend most of the day at the child’s level, i.e. sitting on the floor, or on child height chairs.
Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg) and to move children’s furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.
Salary  $ 25.35/hour + 4% vacation pay
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization in which values, behaviours, systems and structures are in place to facilitate equal access to service and employment. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Accommodation  Geneva Centre for Autism is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require an accommodation, Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.
This posting is for an existing vacancy
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via GCA Career Centre:
Please quote Job #1009
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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