Job Description

The John McGivney Children's Centre provides paediatric therapy services in the Windsor-Essex County community, enriching and celebrating the lives of children and youth with disabilities to help abilities grow, by providing child-focused, family-centred care. As a HOOPP employer, JMCC values collaboration, honesty, innovation, leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Summary of the Role:

Reporting to the Autism Supervisor, the Instructor Therapist will:

Work directly with children and youth in one-on-one and small group instruction and provide information to and interact with caregivers.

Work in collaboration with TVCC and be assigned to work with a TVCC Behaviour Analyst to ensure that goals and outcomes defined in a child's Individual Service Plan are achieved through Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles.

Support goals and processes for all programming.

Qualifications:

College Diploma or University Undergraduate Degree in a related field, as well as a Graduate Certificate from the Autism and Behavioural Sciences Program.

Experience working with children with Autism and Applied Behavioural Analysis are definite assets.

Experience working in a high energy, fast-paced environment, requiring flexibility to adapt to change quickly and easily.

Must have an understanding of childhood development and comfort in appropriately engaging children and youth in play.

Current first aid and CPR are required.

Must be able to work successfully in a family-centred, and team environment.

Must have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; must be able to work independently, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a physically demanding environment.

Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Must be available to work flexible hours, as required.

French Language Proficiency is an asset.

1 Temporary Vacancy - Approximately 8-9 months

JMCC is committed to equity and diversity in the delivery of services and our work environment. Members from equity-seeking groups including Women, Indigenous Persons, Members of Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Persons of Diverse Gender Identities, Gender Expressions and Sexual Orientations, and groups protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code are encouraged to apply and to self-identify in their resume and/or cover letter. JMCC is committed to a recruitment process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Should interested candidates require accommodations at any time during the recruitment process, please advise us of the nature of the accommodation(s) as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8-9 months

Pay: $26.45-$29.64 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person