About Us
Montessori Kids by OneHealth is an innovative therapy and education centre blending Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with Montessori principles We specialize in supporting neurodiverse children through 1:1 therapy, small group programming, and whole-child development. Our team operates within a collaborative, family-centered model, grounded in evidence-based practice, compassion, and respect for each child's unique strengths. This will be at our new onehealth functional centre in Bells Corners.
https://onehealthkids.com
Behavioural Therapist
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working 1:1 with children with developmental disabilities to increase their skill development based on individualized programming
- Learning and maintaining ethical standards of practice
- Opportunity to work towards accreditation and gain supervised hours
- Exposure to community events and professional development opportunities
- The flexibility to work in multiple environments including: centre-based, school-based, daycare-based, or home-based settings
- Opportunity to be involved in any upcoming programs such as: social groups, summer camps, community events, and more!
- Opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside speech-language professionals, psychologists, daycare workers, teachers, families, and more.
- Flexible schedule with opportunity for more hours as business grows
We are located in Kanata, but also have a school in Stittsville
- Implement behaviour intervention and therapy programming for children with disabilities
- Conduct assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PEAK, etc.)
- Supporting children while delivering direct ABA-based programming in a centre-based, home-based, school-based, or community-based setting
- Preparation of teaching materials for assessments and daily programming
- Implementing programs on a daily basis, monitoring progress, and the effectiveness of the individualized programs
- Involvement in staff training, professional development opportunities, and behavioural assessments
- Basic hygiene care (changing clothes, diapers, bathroom breaks)
- Recording data daily
- Providing updates to the parents for each assessment and program
- Ability to show compassion towards others
- Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately interact with patients
- Must possess an active-listening skill
- Be patient with patients and other co-workers
- Have and showcase very strong interpersonal skills
- Must have the ability to work independently once assigned a case
- Ability to analyze a client and implement treatment programs with little to no supervision
- Must have the ability to work with families, healthcare professionals, counselors, and others
- Ability to practice skills; from listening to interpretative skills
Qualifications and Skills:
- Fluent in both English and French (required)
- Behavioural Science Technology Diploma, Autism Behavioural Science Certificate, Registered Behavioural Technician certificate, or related(preferred)
- Degree/Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Education, Child and Youth Worker, or related field(required)
- 6 months - 1 year experience working in a position with exposure to ABA techniques and strategies(preferred)
- Previous experience with working with children, highly energetic, enthusiastic, positive, creative, and have great play skills
- Must be able to lift at least 30 Lbs, must be able to sit on the floor with children, be engaging, be able to run, walk at a fast pace and be energetic.
- Valid vulnerable sector check and CPR training is a requirement