About the Role
The In-Home ABA Team (I-HAT) is a new service offering within the Clinical services Program, providing clients aged 1-18 with autism, developmental and sensory related concerns in home ABA services. This position will be responsible for leading the implementation of in-home behavior reduction programs and skill building programs for children, assessing program effectiveness, providing staff support and supervision, and oversight of day-to-day operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision to ABA Therapists, or other non-registered behavior analytic service providers.
- Assessment, development, and monitoring of behavioral programs, ensuring effective coordination of client care.
- Clinically responsible for all clients and determining the appropriate level of supervision.
- Lead the delivery of function-based assessments/analyses.
- Work together with the Manager to develop waitlists and wellness supports for families referred and in partnership with other team members.
- Maintain comprehensive supervision records and client records as it pertains to CPBAO’s Standards of Practice, the Ontario Autism Programs Standards of Practice and Surrey Place’s policies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences and other client related activities as needed.
- Support the clinical development of staff by building relationships with autism services to provide seamless processes across programs.
- Work collaboratively with Toronto Autism Service partner agencies to ensure coordination of information and support for parents.
- Provide service delivery in person, in the community, homes or locations where our clients reside.
- Support the Manager to ensure People Services and Operations requirements are met, developing service schedules, monitoring and problem solving as required to effectively utilize service/staff capacity.
- Implement and monitor operational/administrative quality improvement processes and measures e.g., client database, administrative requirements, etc.
- Hiring, supervision and annual review of frontline staff including management of vacation/LOA requests, sick leave and accommodations.
- Provide employees with feedback and ensure skills development and training needs are identified and proper training is planned and executed.
- Foster a productive team environment by effectively solving problems (e.g., employee or parent issues), and coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff.
- Support the Manager with developing and monitoring the implementation of staff orientation and training procedures.
- Support the Manager in gathering and analyzing service data relevant to funder requirements and/or reporting processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology or Developmental Disabilities with study/experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Member in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts of Ontario as a Registered Behavior Analyst.
- 5 years’ work experience in developing and/or delivering ABA services.
- 1 year related supervisory experience in a health care or social services environment.
- A thorough understanding of principles and conceptual issues of ABA.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel within the GTA.
- This position may require some evening and Saturday work.
- A satisfactory Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening).
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Location
- GTA
Work Type
- Full Time Contract
- Onsite
- Community
- Homes
Experience Level
- 5 years work experience in developing and/or delivering ABA services
- 1 year related supervisory experience
Education Level
- Master's degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology or Developmental Disabilities with study/experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Registered Behavior Analyst
Salary/Compensations
- $86,600- $98,100
About the Company
- 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 centres 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 applications from candidates from equity seeking groups such as those from Indigenous, Black and from racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.
