ABA Therapist

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centers the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills.

We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Status:
Full-Time Contract (4 Months)

Hours:

36.25 hours/ week

Salary: $56,172 - $71,189 (Annually)

Date Posted:
July 29, 2026

Posting Close:
August 5, 2026

The Mobile Behavior Stabilization (MBS) program is a partnership between Surrey Place’s Children and Youth Program and Children’s Aid Toronto. Reporting to the Manager of Behavior Analysis, we are seeking the ABA Therapist who will work under the clinical guidance of a team lead to support children and youth, 6-18, with complex needs. This position seeks to provide trauma informed behavior reduction programs and a variety of skill building programs, including but not limited to social/ interpersonal skills and emotional regulation.

• Develop and deliver individual sessions in the areas of communication, behavior management/emotional regulation and social/interpersonal skills to children and youth who have complex behavioral and emotional needs .
• Provide parent training, education and support services.
• Work under the clinical direction of the team lead .
• Implement group sessions, monitor progress and adjust services accordingly.
• Collect and monitor data .
• Administer f unctional a ssessments.
• Identify additional service needs as appropriate and assist family in accessing services.
• Adhere to agency requirements with relation to report writing and record keeping.
• Hours of operation include ability to work evenings each week and Saturdays.
• Extensive travel may be required

• College diploma or university degree in a field related to behavioral science technology, psychology, or social services.
• Two years’ experience working with children/youth with complex behavioral / social emotional needs and their families, using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) .
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of the principles of ABA and ability to translate these into effective intervention strategies for children and youth.
• Experience providing parent training and coaching including delivery of workshops considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong initiative .
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Boardmaker .
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2

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