Instructor Therapist (Entry to School)

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We are looking for Instructor Therapists to join our expanding team. The Entry to School (ETS) service will aim to support families with children ages 3 to 5 who are entering school for the first time. Children enrolled in ETS will receive six‑months of group programming focusing on building skills prior to their entry to school followed by six‑months of transition supports and individualized consultation. As an ETS service provider, Kinark will deliver ETS as part of the York Simcoe Autism Network (YSAN).

This is a temporary full‑time position with a contract length of 1 year. Salary for this position is starting at $27.31 per hour.

The Instructor Therapist will be responsible for providing Applied Behaviour Analytic services to children and youth with autism and their families under the supervision of a Board‑Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). In this position, you will provide group‑based services preparing children for first‑time entry to school. This role may include supporting Kinark’s Fee‑for‑service and / or Foundational Family Services.

You may be scheduled to work evenings, weekends, split shifts, or shorter shifts of less than 7 hours per day. You will be required to work out of other Kinark sites from time to time based on operational needs. As well, you may be assigned to work in different programs and services within the Autism division of Kinark and your primary work location may be reassigned within a 50 kilometer radius based on operational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Deliver direct service to students.
• Implement skill acquisition and group programming.
• Liaise with parents.
• Prepare teaching materials.
• Monitor the student progress.
• Assist with the implementation of behavioural assessment procedures.
• Participate in treatment planning, program writing, and report writing.

Qualifications

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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