Behavior Clinician

Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 9,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.

We are currently recruiting for one (1) full time (37.5 hours per week), regular, Behaviour Clinician in Autism & Behavioural Services. This position is expected to begin November 2023. This position will focus on providing treatment services to children, youth and their families in TVCC and community-based environments.

The designated office for this position is London; the catchment area includes Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties. Regular travel within this geographic area will be required. A flexible work schedule will be required, including some evening and weekend work.

**Responsibilities**:

- Initiate assessments through informal and formal observations, which may take place in a clinical setting and/or in the child’s natural environment(s)
- Describe the behavioural service options and assessment process and plan (as developed in collaboration with the family) and answer the family’s questions
- Identify behavioural challenges, if any, and conduct formal assessments as needed
- Develop a plan for recommended behavioural service (i.e., a behaviour plan)
- In collaboration with the child/youth, family and other professionals involved, document clinical decision-making process, including the rationale for the recommended intervention
- Complete documentation and process guidelines regarding skill development, competency, and treatment oversight to be used by staff implementing the intervention
- Monitor, communicate and evaluate the Behaviour Plan being implemented
- Clinically supervise the staff who implement the intervention
- Provide a written progress summary to the family at meetings and as required at key decision and update points

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum three years of supervised direct clinical experience with at least eight children and youth with ASD with varied profiles and ages (preferred)
- Additional training received on the design, monitoring, and supervision of ABA interventions across multiple environments (preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, consensus-building and mentoring skills with staff, clients and families using a mature consistent approach
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to share expertise in ways that are understandable; ensuring that conversations are mutually respectful; and being transparent and collaborative with parents, youth and other community partners
- Ability to establish rapport with families that lead to trusting relationships; ensuring that families’ cultures are treated with sensitivity and dignity
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback, as well as advanced self-reflection skills
- Strong computer skills; including proficiency in the Microsoft Office 2010 package of programs, especially Word and Excel
- A valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset

TVCC is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of clients.

Please note that TVCC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Any offer of employment will be conditional on providing proof of vaccination in accordance with our policy.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person