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[Dawn Philipchuk]

We are looking for an experienced Behavioural Interventionist, preferably an ABA Support Worker or someone with close to a 1000 hours, to work with our 6 year old son who has Autism. We are looking for someone who is charismatic, gentle but firm and willing to work within a team as well as strong enough to work as an individual. Applicants must also be reliable, punctual and honest.

Sessions would be 2 hours, 4-5 times a week in our son's daycare.

All applicants must be at least 19 years of age and have their own vehicle and must be willing to complete a Criminal Record Check. Experience with ABA is required but there will also be training from our certified Behavioural Consultant.

We are located in the South Surrey/Ocean Park area.

Thank you — Dawn
Please send all resumes to dlphilipchuk@gmail.com

[Lorhainne Ekelund]

Location: Salt Spring Island

We have just relocated to Salt Spring Island and are seeking an Interventionist working under the direction of Dr. Sara White for a 15 year old boy with Autism:

Qualifications:
-500 or more hours of experience working in an ABA in-home program
-Experience working with children with autism in an integrated environment or experience facilitating peer interactions with typically developing peers
-Experience teaching in an activity-embedded and/or generalized teaching environment

Job Description:
-Work with a child with autism in a variety of integrated settings
-Work collaboratively with an outside consultant
-Participate in on-going training and observations related to school and community based programming

*We are running a generalized program, and you must be able to think outside the box.

You must be able to work with an outside consultant implementing a program for a child with autism, which includes social skills facilitation. Weekly reporting to consultant. Support the needs of the autistic child in social activities/environments and sports, and all unstructured times creating social opportunities through the facilitation of games, activities with peers, which includes skill building to maintain and initiate conversations with peers.

*Criminal Record Check is required.

Please contact Lorhainne Ekelund
lorhainneekelund@hotmail.com

[R Gill]

Position Type: Part-time
Position Title: Behavioral Interventionist
Location: Surrey/Cloverdale

Job Description:
Looking to hire a BI for home-based ABA program with happy 3 year old girl diagnosed with ASD. Training will be provided by a board certified behavior consultant. Sessions would be 2-3 hours, 2-3 times a week.

Our program is intensive and very typical of an early ABA program consisting of teaching many skills such as imitation, following instructions, language development and social skills.

Job Requirements: (Knowledge/ Experience):
-a minimum of 1 year ABA experience
-be able to provide criminal record check (within last 12 months)
-the desire to make a difference in a child's life
-have great fondness for kids and great passion for his/her job
-compassionate and patient personality
-excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
-excellent oral and written communication
-accurate data taking skills
-open for new learning and suggestions; a team player
-strong creativity and great play skills
-have own transportation
-be reliable, patient and consistent
-be at least 19 yrs old
-be willing to commit for 1 year
-Fluent in English

Education: College/University

Accreditations: Behavior Interventionist Certificate or related ABA courses

Interested applicants please contact Ranu Gill:
Email: ranu_gill@hotmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

Upcoming ABA Support Network Meetings:

School is a hot topic at the Coquitlam and East Surrey/Langley meetings! Please note parents from all areas are welcome at any meetings!

Special presentation on May 21st – see below!

Neighborhood Network Meeting – Coquitlam
Date: Tuesday, May 14
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Place Millardville 1200 Cartier Ave Coquitlam, BC V3K 2C3
Description: Issues pertaining to getting appropriate support in schools are of great interest to this group. If you are a parent or professional in SD43 who wants to get involved please RSVP and attend this meeting.
Parents from all areas are welcome!
Please RSVP to Jodi at jbtwickens@gmail.com

Neighborhood Network Meeting – East Surrey/Langley
Date: Wednesday, May 15
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Cloverdale please RSVP for address
Topic: Parents from East Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.
This week several parents from the Langley school district will be joining to discuss advocating to bring ABA services into their district.
RSVP to holly@abasupportnetwork.com

Neighborhood Network Meeting – Central/North Surrey
Date: Thursday, May 16
Time: 7:00pm
Topic: Parents from Central/North Surrey and Delta meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.
Location: Central Surrey Please RSVP for address
RSVP to jantic@telus.net

Neighborhood Network Meeting – White Rock/South Surrey
Date: Thursday May 30
Time: 7:30pm
Location: South Surrey Please RSVP for address
Topic: Parents from South Surrey/White Rock meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.
RSVP to abarocks@gmail.com

Special Presentation with Katie Allen,M Sc, BCBA
“Setting Up, Maintaining and Generalizing an ABA Program”
Dtae: Tuesday May 21
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Best Western Peace Arch Inn. (Meeting room)
2293 King George Hwy, Surrey, British Columbia
RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com

We are pleased to have Katie Allen from the ABLE Development Clinic as our guest speaker. In this presentation, Katie will talk about:

• understanding what type of ABA program you're running;
• how to know what to expect from your involvement and outcomes, including common roadblocks;
• how data collection and functional analysis can help prevent some of the most common pitfalls;
• practicing true evidence-based intervention as opposed to just running ABA procedures

[Dione Costanzo]

Calling All Parents in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody

Do you have a child with Autism?
Are you a professional supporting a child with autism?
Are you frustrated with the public school system?
Would you like to see ABA support integrated into our school system?
Do you feel that there is a lack of home/school collaboration?

Join us in advocating for our children’s needs.

ABA SUPPORT NETWORK – Tri-Cities Network

When: Tuesday, May 14th.
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Place Millardville 1200 Cartier Ave Coquitlam, BC V3K 2C3

RSVP to jbtwickens@gmail.com

ps – I am going from S Surrey if anyone is interested in joining me email dionec@shaw.ca

[Sandy Liu]

ABA Therapist required in the Greater Vancouver area to work with a 6 year old child who has Asperger’s. Sessions will be 2 hours long, on Thursdays and Fridays after school. Pay is commensurate with experience. Training will be provided under the guidance of our ABA consultant, Corine Sutton. Ideal for college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education).

Applicants must:
– be responsible and energetic
– be at least 19 years old
– have experience working with children
– have a clear criminal record check
– have reliable transportation
– be available to attend monthly team meetings
– make a minimum 12 month commitment
– want to make a difference in a child's life

Send resumes to the following email address: lius9876@gmail.com

[Ryoko Kogiso]

We are looking for a behaviour interventionist to implement home based programs and provide academic support for our 8 year old son with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Experience is an asset. However, training can be provided. The program is supervised by a Board Certified Behavioural Consultant from ABA Learning Center.
Sessions are 2 hours long and held twice a week after school. BI's may choose from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.
(If interested, there is another family who lives nearby, with the same Behaviour Consultant from ABA Learning Center who is also looking for a BI for their 7 year old son with whom you may arrange to have back to back session, after our place. They are 10 minutes away by car, and buses are also available.)
We live in the Coquitlam Center/Pinetree area in Coquitlam.

• Can commit to a one-year term
• Students in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy preferred
• Minimum age 19
• Asian culture background an asset
• Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to ryoko@shaw.ca
Thank you!

[Connie Ng]

Posting on behalf of the Shannon family:

Looking for enthusiastic, fun, and motivated Behaviour Interventionist to work with a 16-year old girl diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Work will include following tasks and programs as outlined by the behaviour consultant for functional life skills.

You must be able to work Sunday mornings from 8-10 and Monday evening from 4-6. We are located in South Surrey.

Applicants with child experience are encouraged to apply. This is a great experience for those wanting to work in the field of behaviour analysis, education, and psychology. Successful candidates need to be motivated, eager and quick to learn. We want interventionists who will have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and be able to accept and implement feedback accordingly. You must be able to make at least a 1 year commitment, be at least 19 years of age, able to go on community outings, be extremely proficient in the English language and be willing to complete a criminal record check.

If you are in interested, please send your anticipated rate of pay, availability, cover letter and resume to motherteresa8162@gmail.com.
Thank you for your time.

[Elaine Raynault]

ABA Support Worker for September in South Surrey

We are looking for someone either currently working in the Surrey School District or who has 1000 hours of home experience and interested in applying to work in the district to make a match with our son high functioning son who is going into Grade 3.

This 20 hour position is highly flexible and could be a perfect fit for someone looking for school based experience but needs to work around education, children or other jobs. We are an experienced, involved and supportive family working with a well established team and a very ABA friendly South Surrey school.

Our consultants are Leah Mumford and Dr. Sara White.

Please email:
elaine@raynault.net

[Leah Mumford]

Hello!

Sara White and I will be running our ABA summer camp again this July. Please contact me at leahmumford@gmail.com for more information & an intake form.

Please note that the camp is only for students age 5-12, who are currently students in the Surrey School District, and who have an active ABA program. This would not be a suitable camp for advanced learners.

thanks!
Leah

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