Instructor Therapist
by
Thames Valley Children's Centre
Position Type:
Contract
Location:
London, ON
Date Posted:
Nov 14, 2024
Job Description
Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 11,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.
We are recruiting for three (3) temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Instructor Therapists in Autism & Behavioural Services. The designated office for these positions is London and the catchment area includes Elgin, Oxford and Middlesex counties. These positions are expected to begin January 2025 and end December 2025.
Regular travel within this geographic area may be required. A flexible work schedule will be required, including some evening work.
Responsibilities:
Under clinical supervision provided by TVCC Autism Services, the successful candidate will:
Provide direct ABA treatment and support services to children and youth with ASD individually and in groups in a variety of environments (e.g., community-based and TVCC locations)
Contribute to treatment planning and prepare treatment material for clients, adhering to evidence-based methods
Collect data and participate in the evaluation of the efficacy of teaching
Provide education, mentoring and training to parents and caregivers so they can implement behaviour analytic strategies as per their child’s Behaviour Plan
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved with clients on your caseload
Qualifications:
College diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field
Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate, Registered Behavior Technician®, or equivalent
Experience working with children with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Understanding of child development, including youth and comfort in appropriately engaging young children and teens
Experience working in a high-energy, fast-paced team environment requiring flexibility to adapt to change quickly and easily
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to receive and incorporate feedback; and advanced self-reflection skills are required
Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS 365
A valid Ontario driver’s licence and regular access to a reliable personal vehicle
Current certification in First Aid and CPR
Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset
TVCC is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of clients.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Word format) to Human Resources at
apply@tvcc.on.ca
. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in. To learn more about TVCC, please visit our website at
www.tvcc.on.ca
.
While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.
Please note that TVCC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Any offer of employment will be conditional on providing proof of vaccination in accordance with our policy.