Autism Services jobs in Ottawa, ON

Gamache Behaviour Consultant is looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic, receptive Behaviour Therapist to provide ABA therapy services in-home with families. -Looking for therapists that can serve the Ottawa and surrounding area.

Our ideal applicant will be eager to learn about Applied Behaviour Analysis and have a background working with children and youth with autism or other developmental disorders.

Under the oversight of a Behaviour Analyst and a Behaviour Consultant, our Behaviour Therapists are responsible for delivering treatment programs, educating families about the strategies, and documenting the client’s progress.

Hours are part-time, ranging from 2-30 per week. Hours may be daytime and/or evenings. We serve Ottawa and the surrounding area so a drivers license and access to a vehicle is mandatory.

Required Qualifications:

• Vulnerable Sector Check (ESSENTIAL)
• High school diploma (ESSENTIAL)
• Diploma in a field related to behaviour science, behaviour analysis, or psychology (PREFERRED) (e.g., Autism and Behaviour Science, etc.)
• Undergraduate degree in a field related to behaviour science, behaviour analysis or psychology (PREFERRED)
• 1-2 years experience working in a setting that utilizes Applied Behaviour Analytic processes and strategies (PREFERRED)
• 1-2 years experience working with children and/or adults with autism or other developmental disabilities. (PREFERRED)
• 1-2 years experience working with children and/or adults with mental health or behaviour concerns (PREFERRED)
• Strong written and communication skills
• Bilingual (French and English) (PREFERRED)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (ESSENTIAL). Must be able to get to client's home to provide scheduled therapy sessions.
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations during the workday

Responsibilities:

· Provide 1:1 therapy in-home to children implementing the individualized treatment program under the supervision of the Behaviour Consultant and BCBA.

· Teaching skills in various domains such as communication, social, motor, play, language, daily living, developmental and academic.

· Collecting and documenting data and consistent, regular upkeep of client binders.

· Meet once a week with BCBA or Behaviour Consultant to provide updates and feedback on client progression and identify need for program development.

· Conduct assessments under the guidance of the Behaviour Consultant or BCBA

Skills Required:

• Ability to tactfully communicate and discuss on-going progress, concerns, and sensitive situations with families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software programs (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)
• It can be a physically demanding position. Candidate will need to have the ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend over, squat and sit on floor to engage in therapy and play for extended periods of time.

An hourly wage ($23-30/hr.) based upon demonstrated skills, education, experience, and abilities.

Must be willing to get professional liability insurance if chosen candidate. (ESSENTIAL)

This is part-time position and hours of work may fluctuate as they are dependent on available caseloads.

Thanks to all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• This role is designed for someone seeking a small, ongoing PART-TIME caseload—approximately 2–20 hours per week, with hours varying based on client availability and scheduling. It can be a good fit for college or university students looking to gain hands-on experience in ABA and autism services alongside their studies or therapists in the industry looking to pick up a few more hours. Services take place in families’ homes across Ottawa, primarily AFTER SCHOOL. Full-time hours are not available, and 20 hours per week are not guaranteed.

What appeals to you about this type of role, how many hours per week are you seeking, and how would the schedule and travel fit with your ongoing availability?

• An Instructor Therapist is an individual who has experience working 1:1, implementing ABA programming to individuals with a developmental disability or is on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. They will have experience in data collection and being supervised by a Behaviour Analyst. How many year experience do you have as a supervised Instructor Therapist?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person