Do you want to help children with autism? Are you looking for a rewarding experience that will strengthen your skills working with young children?

ABACS currently has exciting and rewarding opportunities in the role of InstructorTherapist (IT). In this position, you will be working in a centre-based setting, directly "hands-on" with children with autism one-to-one (and occasionally in small groups) delivering individualized, specific programming to every child.

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Come Join Our Team!

The role requires a lot of energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work intensively on specific, individualized program goals with young children with autism for several hours each day. This may include lifting, carrying and/or other physical tasks as they relate to the care/interactions of hands-on work with children between the ages of 2 - 10 years. Training is provided to any new team members on the teaching techniques used at ABACS and expectations of the role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Direct 1-to-1 service delivery using evidence-based teaching methods; manage personal care requirements for young children & hands-on, daily interaction with a variety of learners
Prepare programming materials; follow outlined goals and objectives for wide variety of individual learners
Daily cleaning & organizational duties
Collect data, monitor learner progress
Daily communication with parents/guardians both written and oral
Update individualized programs based on client progress; update client program binders
Successfully complete the mandatory training requirements

Qualifications

Previous experience is considered an asset; however, training is provided. Special consideration given to those who hold or are working towards a degree, diploma/certificate in a related field such as Kinesiology, Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, etc.
Must be outgoing, energetic, enthusiastic, dependable, possess strong organizational skills and be ready for a challenge
Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an assest
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Skills & Abilities

Work Setting

Private practice

Specific Skills

Perform various technical therapy and assessment functions to assist professionals

Essential Skills

Continuous learning
Job task planning and organizing
Critical thinking
Decision making
Problem solving
Working with others
Oral communication
Writing
Reading text

Hours

Part-time or full-time with the opportunity for flexible schedule following training.
ABACS is open Monday to Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm. The successful applicant must be available to work during these hours.
**Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted**