JOB POSTING:
Autism Services
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