Kinark Child and Family Services is a leading child and youth service organization in Ontario, which provides a wide range of evidence-based services for children and youth with complex needs and their families.  Kinark’s three main program streams include: Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health/Youth Justice.

Want to help children and youth with complex needs?

Come join our team!

Kinark:  Helping children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes.

We currently have an opportunity for a:

Instructor Therapist

Central East Autism Program

Temporary, Full-Time – 35 hours/week (1 year contract)

Job Summary:

We currently have opportunities available in York Region, for Instructor Therapists in intensive behavioural intervention, providing services for children and youth with autism.  In these positions you will be working with children and youth in clinic, centre and classroom based settings, both one-on-one and in small groups.

Duties & Responsibilities:

o    Deliver direct service

o    Prepare teaching materials

o    Monitor the learner’s progress

o    Participate in treatment planning and reporting

o    Liaise with parents

Qualifications:

o    Community college diploma or a University degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, autism and behaviour science, early childhood education). 

o    Minimum 1 year Intensive Behavioural Intervention experience would be an asset.

o    Travel is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.

o    Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical. 

o    Candidates Bilingual in English and French will be given special consideration.

Interested applicants should submit their résumés via Kinark Child and Family Services career page: https://kinark.talcura.com/Candidates/ShowJob.aspx?JobId=3611 

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.  We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).   If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at HR@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595.  While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.