Autism Consultant

**Job Description**:
Kinark has introduced a benefit that gives employees in eligible roles the opportunity to work partially or fully remote if they choose to opt-in for this benefit. This role (Autism Consultant) is assessed as a Roamer position requiring mínimal days in the office (3 days per week) unless business demands require.

**Job Summary**:
The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultant will support our services across Kinark Autism Services. These services may include our School Support Program, Entry to School program, Group-Based Services and Foundational Family Services.

**Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)**:

- Support the delivery of OAP Foundational Family and Core Clinical services;
- Consult in the development of effective evidence-based practices for children with ASD in a variety of environments;
- Identify gaps in services, quality assurance, client experience, marketing, and advertising;
- Assist in the development of report templates and writing reports;
- Provide expert Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) clinical and consultative support to school transition teams and families for children transitioning into school as part of the Connections for Students (CFS) initiative;
- Develop curriculum for new group-based services, as well as content for parent education sessions;
- Service development across Foundational Family Services (Brief Behavioural Consultation, Parent Education) and Groups, including piloting, modifying, and delivering new and existing services, both virtually and in-person;
- Develop resource materials and provide training opportunities to parents and educators supporting children and youth with ASD;
- Train new facilitators and supervise group service delivery;
- Direct services will be required in some instances;
- Some evenings/weekends may be required.

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in psychology or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA);
- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) certification is considered an asset;
- Minimum three years’ experience in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder;
- Experience with development and delivery of caregiver education and groups will be considered a strong asset;
- Experience in the delivery of consultation-based services;
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment;
- Excellent computer (MS Office) and presentation skills;

**Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check or Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (based on position), completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.