Summary

This Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services is a full-time permanent position that will provide supervision to a team of Intensive Behaviour Therapists and provide ongoing clinical direction, guidance, and support for clients and families based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Description

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social, and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families.  With a range of community, residential, and treatment services our work helps to strengthen social and emotional well-being for culturally diverse clients to reach their full potential. We provide individual, group, and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment, and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 23 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services is a full-time permanent position that will provide supervision to a team of Intensive Behaviour Therapists and provide ongoing clinical direction, guidance, and support for clients and families based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. The Clinical Supervisor will lead the clinical team to assist children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to build a variety of individualized socially significant skills based on assessment and collaborative efforts with clients and families.

Salary Range: $72,182.00 – $84,058.00 per annum.

Benefits:          Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Savings Plan.

 WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

  • We provide a competitive Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan. 
  • We provide opportunities for growth and professional development. 
  • We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive. 
  • We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team. 
  • We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Identify, develop, and supervise the implementation of evidence based behavioural programming in line with the client and family’s individualized goals.
  • Thoroughly document and create Behaviour Plans, Functional Analysis summaries, Behaviour Reduction Programs, and Behavior Acquisition Programs.
  • Use Behaviour Skills Training Model to train the clinical team to implement interventions with high fidelity and accuracy. 
  • Responsible for ongoing program evaluation and modifications as needed to behavior plans and protocols including signing off on plans and OAP (forms).
  • Supervise a clinical team to ensure adherence to service standards and agency policies.
  • Communicate organizational and program goals to their team and ensures individual goals are tied to the achievement of broader objectives.
  • Resolve employee issues through appropriate policies and conflict resolution skills conducting investigations where appropriate.
  • Maintain administrative order to ensure the successful operation of the clinical team and clinical caseload.
  • Prepares and submits relevant service statistics for the purposes of Ministry reporting.
  • Supervise and ensures staff and client health and safety is carried out in a safe and productive manner.
  • Provide on-call management support for agency wide services outside of regular work hours.

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

  • Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, or Developmental Disabilities with study or related degree and experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
  • Certification as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
  • Minimum 4 years work experience in developing and/or delivering Applied Behavioural Analytic services.
  • Clinical experience and knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as it applies to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities. 
  • Thorough understanding of principles, treatment applications and conceptual issues of Applied Behaviour Analysis and be able to use effective evidence based strategies for the population.
  • Knowledge of Behaviour Analytic Certification Board – code of ethics.
  • Knowledge of Ontario Autism Program.
  • A Knowledge of the cultural diversity of communities served by the agency.
  • Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
  • An understanding of Anti-Black Racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health when working with clients and their families. 
  • Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for the client.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following: 

  • Supervisory experience and understanding of management theories and practices considered as an asset.
  • Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

  • A Vulnerable Sector police check.
  • A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto.  The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is December 22.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.  Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to  increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.   

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process. 

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.