JOB POSTING # 1705-23-2

POSITION:

Behaviour Therapist (BT)

HOURS OF WORK:

Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)

The BT may be required to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

LOCATION:

Moosonee / Moose Factory, ON

The BT may travel within the region and be required to work in a variety of environments (e.g.: center-based, school, home, day care) depending on the child/families’ needs.

HOURLY RATE:

Minimum $21.14 to maximum $26.41 per hour; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CLOSING DATE:

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled

ABOUT US:

Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is an organization working to create a better day today and tomorrow for our clients, families, and communities. We are dedicated to improving the life experiences of families, children, youth and adults with mental health concerns or a developmental disability, by providing them with help and support in facing and working through social, emotional, behavioural, physical, and developmental difficulties.

Our professional team helps more than 11,000 individuals in North Bay, Nipissing, Muskoka, Parry Sound, Timmins, and Northern Ontario each year. We provide quality clinical, navigation and professional support in the areas of autism, behavioural, developmental, mental health, and rehabilitative services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca, requires a Behaviour Therapist, who under the direction of a Senior Therapist, provides intervention services to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Hands’ Autism Program. Services include direct behavioural therapy at various intensities, as well as family services, training and acting as a community liaison.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or diploma in Human Services

·         Post graduate autism certificate preferred

·         Six (6) months related work experience in behavioural intervention for children with autism

·         Knowledge and skills in implementing behavioural strategies

·         Excellent interpersonal/communication skills; knowledge and experience in training strategies

·         Knowledge in the use of video equipment and evaluation tools

·         Current CPR/First Aid certification

·         Training in crisis intervention would be considered an asset

·         Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, with a willingness to contribute and lead in the culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events for clients and their families/caregivers, colleagues, other community members and yourself

 ·         Demonstrates professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information and situations

·         Successful applicants will be required to provide:  

o       Proof of eligibility to work in Canada

o     A valid Ontario driver’s licence and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on Agency vehicle insurance policy

o       Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

·         Preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates

As a condition of employment, successful candidates are required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Hands will engage in reasonable workplace accommodation, short of undue hardship, for any successful candidate who has a documented exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hands’ COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and associated Procedures can be found on our website: https://thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COVID-19-Vaccination-Policy-and-Procedure...

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Hands offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Hands regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter, quoting competition #1705-23-2 to:

Human Resources Department

Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca

391 Oak Street East  

North Bay, Ontario P1B 1A3

resumes@handstfhn.ca