Behaviour Therapist

Company: Haldimand-Norfolk REACH

Autism & Behaviour Services Unit

BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST Ref. #2025-35

Full-time (35 hrs/wk), Temporary, Salaried

-contract until October 30th, 2026

Salary: Step 1 $51,201 - Step 2 $57,602 - Step 3 $64,002

Responsibilities:

· Provide behaviour support services to families and their children & youth who have an autism diagnosis

· Develop & implement behaviour support strategies based on information obtained through assessment

· Create specific goals utilizing non-aversive behavioural programs and treatment strategies for the modification of children’s behaviour to enable optimal functioning in home, school and social settings

· Consult & liaise with community agencies, professionals and referral sources regarding programming needs/supports required to meet the individual’s goals.

Qualifications:

· University degree in the behavioural or social sciences with focus on developmental psychology and/or human behaviour or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience

· Minimum 5 years related work experience in the children's developmental service field

· Excellent verbal & communication skills

· Knowledge of the Haldimand & Norfolk communities and their resources

· Basic computer literacy

· Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release

· Possession of a valid driver’s license, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.

Applicants are welcome to email the Autism & Behaviour Services Manager, Sue Bailey, sbailey@hnreach.on.ca for more information about the benefit package and career growth opportunities, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH.

Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to jobs@hnreach.on.ca by September 29th, 2025 to:

Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH

101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0

Website: www.hnreach.on.ca