ABA Facilitator
ABA Facilitator
Clinical Behaviour Services
Full Time, Contract (To July 2027)
Do you have experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families and want to empower individuals with ASD to fully participate in their communities? Do you want to work with an experienced team to gain hands on experience in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill Based Treatment. If so, we encourage you to apply.
About Us:
Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA) is a pioneer in developing leading edge training, programs and services that serve as models for other organizations throughout the world. Our mission is to enable people on the autism spectrum to learn, to live and to engage in their communities.
The Role:
Working with direction from a Registered Behaviour Analyst, the ABA Facilitator implements Skill Based Treatment and uses the Behavioural Skills Training model to teach mediators strategies outlined in a behaviour intervention plan for children and youth with ASD. Services will be provided in person at the Geneva Centre for Autism, in the home environment, and in the community.
What your Day Looks Like:
- Implement Behavioural Interventions and Skill-Based Treatment Plans written by the Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA)
- Support caregivers and workers in clinic (centre), family homes, and community settings using the Behavioural Skills Training Model
- Collect data on behalf of the RBA, coach others to gather data, identify barriers to gathering data, and report back to the RBA
- Graph raw data for interpretation by the RBA
- Assist RBA to conduct Practical Functional Assessments
- Assist RBA in generating summary reports
- Maintain accurate client records, submit expense reports, and other administrative components related to caseload and department needs
- Participate in team meetings, client meetings, and supervisions
What you Bring to the Role:
- Post-secondary diploma from a recognized College in Behavioural Sciences, Applied Behaviour Analysis, or other area of relevance
- A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with ASD
- Ability to travel across the GTA to carry out core functions of the role
- Sound knowledge of ABA principles
- Experience coaching parents/guardians
- Knowledge of a variety of data collection procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good judgement and problem-solving skills
- Applied knowledge of community-based service delivery systems with demonstrated ability to work within the community
- Experience working with Behavioural Skills Training model to implement and monitor individualized ABAbased intervention programs for children, youth, and/or adults diagnosed with ASD and/or dual diagnoses an asset
- Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
Working Conditions
- A combination of work is on-site (centre based) and off-site (client homes and community)
- Outside normal working hours to meet client needs when necessary
- Challenging client behaviours
- Use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies (Crisis Prevention Institute) (training is provided)
Salary: $59,239-73-$66,414.08
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization in which values, behaviours, systems and structures are in place to facilitate equal access to service and employment. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Accommodation
Geneva Centre for Autism is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require an accommodation, Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.
This posting is for an existing vacancy
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources careers@autism.net
Please quote Job #12.26
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Artificial Intelligence tools may be utilized at any stage of recruitment for this role.
Required career level
- Entry Level
Salary range
- $59,239 - $66,414 per year