Instructor Therapist (HOURLY, BURLINGTON)
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
Location
Burlington, Ontario
Quick overview
The role involves delivering Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-based services one-to-one and in small groups with children and youth with autism, both in-centre and in the community. Responsibilities also include implementing programs under supervision, maintaining accurate data and graphing, preparing client materials, and providing coverage support for other sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of six months of practical/applied experience in ABA and professional experience working with children with autism. A required qualification is knowledge of ABA principles obtained through completing the Autism and Behavioural Sciences certificate or equivalent, along with access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance for client transportation.
Job description
- What Do We Do Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges.
- We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families, as well as with schools and social service agencies, to ensure families receive the support they need—when and where they need it. “We are committed to providing individualized, client-centred services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning—and our commitment to staff.” Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high-quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspire hope and strengthen lives.
- Employees Receive Meaningful work that inspires hope and strengthens lives A positive, supportive culture with flexibility where possible A commitment to workplace wellness, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities The Role Woodview’s Halton Autism Services is currently seeking a qualified, skilled, and experienced individual to deliver Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-based services both in-centre and in the community as part of our Halton Autism Services team.
- Key Responsibilities (May Include but are not limited to): Direct ABA service delivery: Work one-to-one and in small groups with children and youth with autism; service hours are generally Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm with evening shifts 5:00pm–8:00pm and Saturday 8:30am–12:30pm, as required.
- Program implementation & teamwork: Implement programs under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Senior Therapist as part of a team-based environment.
- Data & materials: Keep accurate data, complete graphing, and prepare/create materials for clients.
- Program quality & culture: Provide quality and supportive programming while contributing to a positive, team-based working environment.
- Coverage support: Be available to cover sessions for vacation and staff illness in addition to regularly scheduled sessions each week.
Qualifications
Minimum 6 months practical/applied experience in ABA Professional experience working with children with autism Knowledge of ABA principles obtained through completion of the Autism and Behavioural Sciences certificate (or equivalent) Access to a vehicle, valid driver’s licence, and vehicle insurance (ability to transport clients) Assets: Practical experience collecting, graphing, and analyzing data Current First Aid, CPR, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification Experience providing parent coaching and/or running groups French as a second language
Additional Information
Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted via email. Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment. As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with tasks such as application sorting, scheduling, and identifying relevant experience. Hiring decisions are made by people, and we regularly review our processes to support fairness and reduce bias.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Ongoing training
- Meaningful work that inspires hope and strengthens lives
- A positive, supportive culture with flexibility where possible
- A commitment to workplace wellness