Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services

Position Type – FT Contract until January 2027

Hours of Work per week – 35 hours

Salary range: $75,646 to $88,092 per annum

Benefits: We offer generous group employee benefits which includes:

• Generous paid time off (Vacation, and Sick days)
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Access to employee perks and discounts

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto Support Services (“Strides Toronto”) Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families, primarily across east Toronto. We offer community-based, residential and treatment programs—including mental health counselling, autism services, early intervention, day treatment, education, outreach and community support—using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, partnering with 21 core service providers to provide system leadership, citywide planning, coordinated service delivery and program alignment. Strides Toronto also leads initiatives with broader reach, including Help Ahead and the HOPE Strategy across Toronto and One Stop Talk/Parlons Maintenant and the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program across Ontario.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an existing vacancy for a full-time contract Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services (Urgent Response Services - URS). The Clinical Supervisor, URS provides oversight to a team who work directly with families, children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, in the provision of parent training and stabilization based services.

The Clinical Supervisor, URS will provide supervision and oversee ABA based service for children and youth registered in the Urgent Response Service to improve child and family quality of life and prepare for successful participation in community programs. Services take place at the center, client’s home or other community settings on a one-to-one basis.

The Urgent response services (URS) is an exciting new service offered within the OAP. They are time-limited services developed to provide a rapid response to specific, identified needs to prevent further escalation or risk of harm to the child or youth, other people or property.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Identify, develop and supervise the implementation of evidence based behavioural programming in line with the client and family’s individualized goals.
• Be responsible for ongoing program evaluation and modifications as needed to behavior plans and protocols including signing off on plans and OAP (forms).
• Supervise a clinical team to ensure adherence to service standards and organizational policies.
• Maintain administrative order to ensure the successful operation of the clinical team and clinical caseload.
• Supervise and ensure staff and client health and safety is carried out in a safe and productive manner.

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology or Developmental Disabilities with study or related degree and experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Certification as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
• Registered with College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario as a regulated health professional (effective July 1, 2024).
• Minimum 4 years work experience in developing and/ or delivering Applied Behavioural Analytic services.
• Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience and understanding of management theories and practices considered as an asset.
• Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide a hybrid work model.
• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is February 3, 2026.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.