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About the Role

The ABA Therapist 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individual sessions in communication, behavior management/emotional regulation, and social/interpersonal skills to children and youth with 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 functional assessments.
• Identify additional service needs and assist families in accessing services.
• Adhere to agency requirements for report writing and record keeping.
• Work evenings each week and Saturdays.
• Extensive travel may be required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience providing parent training and coaching including delivery of workshops is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Boardmaker.
• Must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Skills

• Communication
• Behavior management
• Emotional regulation
• Social/interpersonal skills
• Parent training
• Microsoft Office
• Boardmaker

Work Type

• Full-Time Contract
• 4 Months

Experience Level

• Two years’ experience

Education Level

• College diploma or university degree in behavioral science technology, psychology, or social services.

Salary/Compensations

• $56,172 - $71,189

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, centering 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 candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.