Tre-Add Program Therapist-Level 2 in Brampton

• Fallingdale Public School, Brampton, ON, CA
• Program: Treatment Research and Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders
• Status: Permanent, Union
• About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism-, developmental-, and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories.

With a holistic circle of care approach, Surrey Place brings together caring clinicians, staff, valued partners and other experts to collaborate for the client’s best interests.

The organization works with clients throughout their lives, creating inventive and innovative programs so they can keep building their skills, grow their self-confidence and set their sights even higher.

Since 1962, Surrey Place has supported people with varying and complex needs in the Toronto region and more recently, Northwestern Ontario.

Surrey Place is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada through the healthcare program.

Position Description

The TRE-ADD (Treatment, Research & Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders) Program at Surrey Place is seeking an Program Therapist to provide individualized ABA treatment to children and youth up to the age of 18 within our ECPP (Education Community Partnership Program) classrooms, formerly known as Section 23 classrooms.

Clients receiving service in this program have a diagnosis of Autism and other Developmental Disorders and exhibit severe behavioural, communication, socialization and learning challenges.

Clinical supervision and guidance will be provided by a Supervising Therapist and a Clinical Supervisor.

Please note that Program Therapists may on occasion be reassigned to other ECPP classrooms to support short term clinical needs.

We have four locations across the Greater Toronto Area, including Brampton, Etobicoke, and Scarborough.

• Main Responsibilities
• Delivering intensive, individualized ABA assessment and treatment for clients in ECPP classrooms, specifically focusing on behaviour management.
• Support clients with adapted daily living, classroom, and communication skills.
• Collecting and tracking data on a daily basis.
• Graphing and summarizing data for review
• Preparing program materials in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• A 3-year Community College Diploma or Certificate, Degree in behaviour science technology, psychology or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months of previous related experience.
• Knowledge of applied behaviour analysis, autism spectrum disorder and child development.
• Previous experience working with children and youth with severe challenging behaviours.
• Must be able to lift and transfer 50lbs.
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Vacation time is provided during specific times based on the school year.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization.

We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA).

We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.

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