Not sure what program is right for you or your child? Fill out our inquiry form or contact intake@tipes.ca.
Not sure what program is right for you or your child? Fill out our inquiry form or contact intake@tipes.ca.
Not sure what program is right for you or your child? Fill out our inquiry form or contact intake@tipes.ca.
TIPES is an Ontario Autism Program (OAP) approved provider. Please contact us for more information.
Now Hiring: Senior Therapist
If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to christine@tipes.ca
Position: Senior Therapist (BCBA or BCaBA)
Location: Ottawa
Position Status: Full-time, Permanent
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday 8:30–4:30)
Salary: $51, 675.00–$68, 211.00
We are looking to hire a full-time senior therapist to join our growing clinical team!
As a senior therapist you will be responsible for designing and overseeing individualized Intensive Behavioural Intervention programming under the guidance of a supervising senior therapist.
The successful candidate will possess an energetic and positive demeanour with strong interpersonal and team building skills and a willingness to learn. Top candidates will be organized, flexible, and passionate about the field of ABA!
Responsibilities:
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Provide direct supervision of one-on-one instruction for 10% of the learner’s hours per week
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Develop programming for each learner incorporating the ABLLS-R, Carolina Curriculum, Direct Instruction, PEAK, and VB-MAPPS
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Train behaviour technicians as required
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Liaise with parents and third parties as needed
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Complete ongoing progress reports and six month reviews of learner’s programming
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Participate in meetings for 10% of supervision hours with supervising senior therapist
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Participate in team meetings as required
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Assist with learners who display aggression or self-injurious behaviour using the least restrictive method approved by the supervising senior therapist
Under the guidance of the supervising senior therapist:
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Conduct behaviour interventions for individuals who engage in dangerous challenging behaviour
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Write up full assessment reports
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Demonstrate the ability to make functional decisions regarding program progression
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Interpret and analyze data in order to implement future programming
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Evaluate staff performance during live observations and/or video recordings
Additional competencies/skills:
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Excellent time management skills and can adjust priorities as required
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Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supported individuals, families, employees, and other agencies
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Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
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Understand and demonstrate ethics in decision making and facilitation of programming
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Understanding of the Ontario Autism Program
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Must be flexible with schedule changes
Other requirements:
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Use of a car with valid “G” class driver’s license
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Police Records: Vulnerable Sector Check
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Training in CPI or TCI
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Valid First Aid/CPR-Level C certification
Education/Experience:
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University degree in behavioural sciences, psychology, or related field
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BCBA or BCaBA certification or the completion of at least 75% of BCBA or BCaBA supervision hours
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Experience as a behaviour technician implementing ABA/IBI programming for a minimum of five years
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Minimum of one year of experience in a lead behaviour technician role