Behaviour Technician - Toronto, Canada - Lumenus Community Services

Lumenus Community Services

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Behaviour Technician

LOCATION:
Hartsdale & McNicoll sites (Etobicoke and North York, ON)

POSITION TYPE:
Full-time Regular (37.5 hours/week)

POSTING CLOSING DATE; March 4, 2024

Interested in working with an amazing team that really cares? Then you should join Lumenus At Lumenus we illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing for our clients. As one of the largest mental health agencies in Ontario, we offer a broad range of high-quality mental health, developmental and community services for infants, children, youth, individuals, and families across Toronto. We are a passionate, dynamic and growing agency. We offer a competitive salary, employer paid benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities

Lumenus Autism offers ABA-based behavioural services that are designed to address the unique needs of our children aged 2-11 years. We are a one stop-shop for families looking to access caring, coordinated & convenient autism services at our beautiful Hartsdale and McNicoll locations in Toronto. Lumenus Autism is a lively, fast-paced and full of action. We pride of ourselves of bringing the best out of everyone as we create new programs & services catered to our clients. The position will be based (in-person) at both 65 Hartsdale Drive and 155 McNicoll Avenue in Toronto.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of Lumenus Autism team, the Behaviour Technician works directly with children and youth with autism and their families in the implementation of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.
Program Preparation
Prepare and organize the teaching environment and materials
Review available information pertaining to children on caseload on a regular basis
Participate in intake and assessment activities as appropriate
Individualized Program Implementation
Provides Behavioural Intervention on a onetoone or in a group setting as per expectations set by Lumenus guidelines and clinical standards
Develops an appropriate therapeutic relationship with the child
Prepares and implements daily activities as per the client's clinical Program(s)
Monitors and records client progress using program approved data collection methods and forms
Follows prescribed programs as written and seeks consultation as needed
Utilizes sound clinical judgment
Assesses individual client skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needs
Collects data and evaluate client progress toward program goals
Prepares written documentation regarding client plans and progress as required
Collaboration, consultation, and communication
Collaborate with other team members in the development of behavioural programs and procedures
Consult with other team members and professionals as required
Maintain regular communications with parents and family members as required
Participate in scheduled team meetings and conferences as required
Present information (both written and oral) sensitively and effectively
Collaborate with Supervisor regarding programming and child's progress
Work within a multidisciplinary team

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma/Degree in Behavioural Science Technology or related field
RBT designation/ working towards RBT
Knowledge of childhood development and developmental disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder
One or more years' experience with children with developmental disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder
Knowledge of IBI and ABA
Strong Communication Skills (both written and verbal)
Program planning and implementation
Accurate data collection and graphing
Organization and time management
Behaviour management of children
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of early childhood development and neurodevelopment variation
Understanding of child welfare issues and policies
Sensitivity to multicultural issues
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and excel
Knowledge of Boardmaker an asset
Knowledge of Augmentative Devices an asset
Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 lbs
Physical demands of the position include, but are not limited to;
Frequent bending, walking, escorting, engagement in play/sport type activities;
Regularly sitting on low seats and bending/twisting/reaching,
Repetitive movements, possibly in awkward positions,
Based on individual circumstances, may be required to physically move a child,
Able to move/run quickly and/or respond safely from a standing, sitting, kneeling, etc. position.
High degree of attention, focus and vigilance
Be directed and engaged despite possible intrusive factors (e.g ongoing distractions/noise, upset of children, observation)
High degree of sensitivity, thoughtfulness and care to child(ren)'s vulnerabilities and needs
Proactive anticipation, prevention and management of harm and/or crisis situations
Ability to make