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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, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. 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, we invite you to visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services (ABA) is a 1-year full-time contract position that develops and clinically oversees evidence based behavioural services (fee for service) for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder up to the age of 18. Provide supervision to a team of ABA therapists to deliver Applied Behaviour Analysis based skill building programs in one-to-one and group-based treatment setting as well as overseeing parent education and mediator training.

Salary range:  $73,265.00 to $85,319.00 per annum.

This is a full-time contract position for 1-year.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• 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

• Provide clinical oversight and supervision to clients’ programming to ensure effective treatment is provided.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff to build skills in the implementation of ABA teaching strategies for both individual and group-based interventions for skills sets across various domains.
• Support staff with conducting assessments, goal selection, review behaviour plans and monitor client progress by reviewing data and making revisions as required.
• Ensure administrative tasks such as reports, and ministry/ organization data are completed and updated by deadlines, and that staff have access to the necessary resources to complete their jobs. 
• Assist in the development of ABA Program policies and review, revise, and develop procedures and practices to meet operational requirements.
• Supervise a clinical team to ensure adherence to service standards and organizational policies to ensure successful and safe operation of a team of therapists.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards of service consistent with legislative requirements, directives and expectations of funders, organizational policies, procedures and practices and CPBAO Standards of Professional Conduct.

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.
• Registered with College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario as a regulated health professional.
• Minimum 4 years work experience in developing and/ or delivering Applied Behavioural Analytic services.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience and understanding of management theories and practices considered as an asset.
• Clinical experience and knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as it applies to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities and may also include other special populations as required. 
• 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 College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) Standards of Professional Conduct. 
• Knowledge of Ontario Autism Program.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

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

• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
• 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.

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 April 11, 2025. 

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.