JOB POSTING:
Autism Clinical
Autism Therapist
STATUS/POSITION TYPE:
Perm Full-time
COMPENSATION:
UNIONIZED:
Salary Range Min $45,268 to Max $53,255
Yes
LOCATION:
Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk
The Autism Therapist provides treatment services to Children/Youth 1:1 and in small groups. The incumbent offers consultations, workshops and trainings to assist clients and their families. The Autism Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor (BCBA/BCaBA).
• Promotes the dignity, respect and wellbeing of each client and their families
• Implements individual treatment plans as approved by the Clinical Supervisor
• Organizes and leads therapeutic groups
• Provides treatment sessions in coordination with family, school and other services
• Researches and develops parent training materials and resources
• Documents treatment plans, strategies and data
• Reports and responds to health care needs of clients
• Follows all health and safety protocols
• Establishes good rapport with children, families, and involved professionals
• Performs other duties as assigned.
YOU BELONG HERE.
• HOOPP Company Pension
• Extended Health Care
o Dental Care
o Life Insurance
o Vision Care
• Short Work Week – 35 Hours (excludes unpaid meal break)
• Paid time off
o 1.67 days of paid vacation for each month (goes up again after 6 years)
o 2 paid floater days
o 3 paid days off between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
o 5 paid emergency leave days
o Up to 20 paid sick days per year
• Casual Dress
• Free on-site Parking
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• College Diploma relevant to working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism and Behaviour Sciences preferred)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Previous experience working with children with special needs.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a Vehicle preferred
• Use variety of software (word, excel, zoom)
• Communicate effectively
• Able to work in an environment that requires concentration and repetitive physical movements
• Ability to flex daily schedules and provide treatment to clients
Autism Therapist
Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted