EMPLOYMENT

If you are interested in exploring employment opportunities with Autism Partnership, please send your resume and cover letter by email to stephaniel@autismpartnership.ca and clearly indicate the type of position you are applying for.

Program Specialist/Educational Assistant

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Autism!

How would you feel about a position where there are regular and paid professional development opportunities, monthly teambuilding, great colleagues, amazing supervisors and a great culture? Join Autism Partnership (AP) and Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre (BTLC).

Autism Partnership & Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre are agencies dedicated to providing behaviour intervention and educational programming for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and their families. Specializing in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Teaching, we believe in comprehensive intervention/programming designed to meet the unique, individual needs of each child we work with.

AP provides predominately home-based services devoted to enhancing overall quality of life through treatment focused upon the development of improved communication and social skills, self-help and adaptive functioning skills, play and leisure skills, physical and motor development, cognitive abilities, and behaviour.

BTLC is dedicated to developing and providing, in collaboration with parents and specialists, dynamic individualized program plans (IPP) that meet the needs of each individual child that attends our school program.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Staff to fill employment needs within both companies; a combination of providing 1:1 home therapy and parent coaching as a Program Specialist through Autism Partnership and classroom support and group teaching as an Educational Assistant through BTLC. ABA therapists are responsible for executing specially designed programs to children with autism. Sessions are conducted in a one-on-one format most of time, and small-group teaching and/or structured playdates at different stages.

Position:

2 full time positions available (one in March and one in April or May)
Monday to Friday daytime hours; 35-40 hrs/wk

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be comfortable and skilled at interacting with children!
  • Experience with kids with special needs is an asset
  • Post secondary education in a related field (social work, disability studies, psychology, ABA, etc.) either in progress or complete
  • An understanding of ABA therapy is an asset
  • Valid Alberta Driver's License and car insurance
  • Ability to commute with a reliable vehicle within Calgary

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

  • Proficiency in English, written and oral
  • Effective time management and problem solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacy skills
  • Capable of working independently, as well as in a team environment
  • Enthusiasm, willingness to learn, desire to make a difference, and commitment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent an agency in a professional manner

WHY AP/BTLC:

  • Compensation based on experience and educational background
  • Company paid health care benefits upon completion of the probationary period
  • Paid drive time
  • Increases based on demonstration of skill level
  • Retention bonuses
  • Profit sharing
  • Extensive paid training and ongoing professional development
  • Advancement opportunities within the company
  • Collaboration with leading experts in the field of autism treatment
  • Involvement in a small, team-oriented, growing agency with great work culture

HOW TO APPLY:

Email your resume and cover letter to: stephaniel@autismpartnership.ca or by fax to (403) 277-4797, Attn: Ms. Stephanie Law, Human Resources.

Apply ASAP as resumes will be considered on an ongoing basis upon receipt. Positions may be filled before the posting deadline. Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.



Speech Language Pathologist (Part Time, Contract or Staff)

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Autism!

How would you feel about a position where there are regular and paid professional development opportunities, monthly teambuilding, great colleagues, amazing supervisors and a great culture? Join Autism Partnership (AP) and Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre (BTLC).

Autism Partnership & Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre are agencies dedicated to providing behaviour intervention and educational programming for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and their families. Specializing in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Teaching, we believe in comprehensive intervention/programming designed to meet the unique, individual needs of each child we work with.

AP provides predominately home-based services devoted to enhancing overall quality of life through treatment focused upon the development of improved communication and social skills, self-help and adaptive functioning skills, play and leisure skills, physical and motor development, cognitive abilities, and behaviour.

BTLC is dedicated to developing and providing, in collaboration with parents and specialists, dynamic individualized program plans (IPP) that meet the needs of each individual child that attends our school program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Client assessment and treatment (direct and consultative)
  • Development of individualized treatment programs for clients, with ongoing evaluation of client progress in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Consultation with parents and teachers, for coordination of school and home programs
  • Documentation to support goal planning and ongoing client evaluation, including Individualized Program Plans (IPP) – classroom programs, Coordinated Service Plans (CSP) –home programs, as well as Occupational Therapy Assessment and Treatment Summary reports
  • Supervision, support, and training for educational assistants (classroom programs) and aides (home programs) by demonstrating learning strategies/activities, providing feedback regarding strategies, and making recommendations/changes to learning activities
  • Parent support and education
  • Preparation and provision of treatment materials to support client’s treatment goals; provision of test materials
  • Travel to our office, homes and schools within the city of Calgary
  • Attendance at monthly meetings with the multidisciplinary team, program review meetings with parents, and periodic interaction with government agencies
  • Tracking, preparation and submission of invoices to AP and BTLC for services rendered

Position:

This is a permanent part time, contract or employee position working daytime hours with the possibility of transitioning to full time pending on availability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized institution
  • Proof of registration with ACSLPA
  • Professional liability insurance (general commercial liability insurance is also recommended)
  • Experience working with preschool children (experience working with children with autism and other disabilities is an asset)
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred but not required
  • Demonstrates flexibility, strong interpersonal and excellent organizational skills
  • Passionate, positive attitude and the desire to celebrate both big and small accomplishments
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

HOW TO APPLY:

Email your resume and cover letter to: stephaniel@autismpartnership.ca or by fax to (403) 277-4797, Attn: Ms. Stephanie Law, Human Resources.

Apply ASAP as resumes will be considered on an ongoing basis upon receipt. Positions may be filled before the posting deadline. Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.