for the Sudbury/Manitoulin, Algoma and Nipissing/ Parry Sound/Muskoka areas
Hybrid work arrangement
Permanent, full-time, 35 hours/week
Salary range:
(Bachelors) $35.38 - $42.48
(Masters) $38.21 - $45.87
The successful candidate will play a key role in the treatment of individuals diagnosed with Autism who are referred to the Urgent Response Program. They will work with the Urgent Response Coordinator, Behaviour Therapist, and family to support the development of a caregiver mediated treatment plan and provide supportive therapy.
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in social work or one of the helping disciplines (i.e. psychology) and must be registered and in good standing with the college of Social Work or Psychotherapy. Those candidates with an Honours degree may be considered. The successful candidate must have a minimum 5 years’ experience developing and implementing behaviour treatment plans and experience working with children/youth with Autism; experience working in a multidisciplinary team, including with other registered clinical practitioners; excellent organizational skills to support planning for client services in a multidisciplinary context, case management, assessment and intervention skills and data collection and analysis.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of both theory and the application of systemic interventions, child development, childhood disorders and syndromes, family/individual mental health assessments and intervention. The candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Exceptional leadership, inter-personal, problem-solving, written, and organizational skills are further requirements for this position. Bilingualism is considered an asset.
A valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and current insurance are required as travel throughout the assigned area may be expected. The successful candidate must provide a clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check.
The potential candidate will be expected to primarily work from home.
Those interested in this position should send their current resumes to:
Mary-Katherine Howe, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Children’s Community Network welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
