Job Description

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Autism & Behaviour Services, Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.

H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand-Norfolk Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children's services.

H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.

Autism & Behavioural Services Unit

BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST Ref. #2025-28

Full-time (35 hrs/wk), Temporary, Salaried

-contract until October 30th, 2026

Salary:

Step 1 $51,201 - Step 2 $57,602 - Step 3 $64,002

Benefits:

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Responsibilities:

Provide behaviour support services to families and their children & youth who have an autism diagnosis Develop & implement behaviour support strategies based on information obtained through assessment Create specific goals utilizing non-aversive behavioural programs and treatment strategies for the modification of children's behaviour to enable optimal functioning in home, school and social settings Consult & liaise with community agencies, professionals and referral sources regarding programming needs/supports required to meet the individual's goals.

Qualifications:

University degree in the behavioural or social sciences with focus on developmental psychology and/or human behaviour or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience Minimum 5 years related work experience in the children's developmental service field Excellent verbal & communication skills Knowledge of the Haldimand & Norfolk communities and their resources Basic computer literacy Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children's Aid Society Declaration/Release Possession of a valid driver's license, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.

Applicants are welcome to email the Autism & Behaviour Services Manager, Sue Bailey, sbailey@hnreach.on.ca for more information about the benefit package and career growth opportunities, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH.

Website: www.hnreach.on.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Please contact us if you require accommodation

A United Way member Agency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,201.00-$64,002.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Wellness program
Application question(s):

Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? Do you have experience working with Applied Behaviour Analysis? Do you have experience working with children & youth with autism?
Work Location: In person