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Please use this section to advertise for things that are needed or are available for sale (or free). For example, ads for specific A.B.A. therapy materials, therapists, & baby-sitters are welcome. Your message will be distributed to members of the Discussion Group.

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[Susan Burns]

Tutoring Position Available

Must be good with american sign language………Senior and junior positions are available working with a team to provide intensive, one-on-one therapy to a deaf youth with autism. Experience working with autistic children would be helpful but is not required. All training will be provided under the supervision of Sarah Leadley (,BCBA).

Therapy will take place in our home in mapleridge. Therapists should be able to commit to 2-3 shifts per week in addition to one Team Meeting (2hours) per month. Therapist pay will be based on experience.

Program focuses mainly on functional communication and life and leisure skills both in the home and in the community. Must have your own vehicle and be willing to do outings. We are looking for someone who is energetic, dedicated and works well on their own as well as being a good team member.

These positions will appeal particularly to people with an interest in education, special education, speech/language pathology, psychology and clinical therapy. Other families in our area are looking for trained therapists to work with their children. Once you are trained, there will be no shortage of employment opportunities!

If you are interested, please email your resume to me [Susan] at autismchristmas@yahoo.ca at your earliest opportunity.

[Fei Wang]

Looking for a BI for 2 yr 11 mo kid with slight degree of autism. ideally with ABA experience under BCBA. 12~20 hour/week. Thanks!

[Tamara De Silva]

**BI needed to work as part of a new home-based ABA team with a 2 year old boy diagnosed with Autism. The position would be 2-3 times a week for 2-3 hours (during the day).

**ALSO, looking for a BI to join our existing team to work with a high functioning 5 year old boy with ASD. Sessions would be 2 to 3 times a week for 2 to 3 hours (after school).

Training will be provided by a Board Certified Behavioural Analyst.

Applicants must:
-have own transportation
-be energetic, reliable and punctual
-must be willing to collect data
-be 19 years of age or older
-have a recent criminal record check
-commit to at least 6 months
-experience working with ASD is required
-work well as a team

If interested, please send resume as well as availability to tamara_desilva@hotmail.com Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Wages based on experience

[Sophia Margaret]

Looking for Behavior Interventionists ASAP

We are looking for Behavior Interventionists join our ABA Program for a 2.5 years old boy who has ASD diagnose but lovely quick learner in Richmond area.

PREFERRED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
– 1 year + experience working as a Behavior Interventionist.
Or experience in the areas of Psychology, Special Education, or related disciplines
– Experience with ABA

Training will be provided on site by our very experienced BCBA consultant and/or supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:
– Must be 19 years of age, or older.
– Clear & fluent in English.
– Criminal record check.
– commitment (3 months probation and Minimum 1 year commitment after probation.)

OTHER IMPORTANT QUALITIES CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS:
– Enthusiastic and Creative
– Responsible and dependable
– Ability to work with team members, good interpersonal skills
– Patience and enjoy to working with kids
– Great at play
– Have a desire to make a difference in the life of a child.

Please email cover letter and resume to littlebabyhope@gmail.com ASAP. Thank you for your interest!

[Anne-Maree Fortes]

We are looking for a JUNIOR BI to start ASAP for our verbal, very fun and engaging 5 year old son, who has developmental delay and mild to moderate autism. He has been responding wonderfully to his ABA therapy, is a fast learner and loves Kindergarten & his home based sessions.

Sessions will be on a Saturday OR Sunday morning, 10am-1pm (3 hours each session)

We live in Dunbar, close to # 25 AND #7 bus routes

Candidate will be working under our BCBA consultant and/or Program Supervisor. Candidate must be willing to commit to one year for the above-mentioned sessions, and be
serious about working regular sessions, with the exception of long weekends and holidays.

ABA or ECE experience is definitely preferred as well as experience working with special needs kids.
University/college degree or certificate in a related field is an asset (ABA, child development, education, psychology).
Full training will be provided on site by our BCBA consultant and/or supervisor.

Following is required:
* outgoing and fun personality
* passion for helping kids achieve the most possible
* 21 years of age, or older
* current criminal record check within 6 months (or obtain one)
* must provide two contactable references
* completely fluent in English
* previous ABA or ECE experience/volunteer work

If you are interested in this position, please reply with a COVER LETTER and RESUME and EXPECTED REMUNERATION.
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you

amfortes@me.com

[T. Chiao]

LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (SEA) FOR SEPTEMBER 2013

We are looking for an energetic SEA to work with our cheerful and friendly son in our well-established ABA team, beginning September 2013 for Kindergarten. Our son is 4 years old now, and will be 5 years old when he begins Kindergarten next fall.
This person will work one-on-one during regular school hours (Monday to Friday) at Vancouver Christian School.

This position involves teaching in consistent steps with a closely followed behaviour plan, using the applied behavior discrete trial teaching approach. Simple, yet frequent data collection plus consistent behavior intervention is required when inappropriate behavior is observed.

Our team is led by Dr. Sara White, as well as a Junior Consultant. This is an excellent opportunity to train under the guidance of two highly qualified leaders in the community. Training will start immediately in our home, and regular weekly shifts will be available in our home leading up to September 2013.

Suitable for those in the education/psychology field and other fields related to working with children. No experience necessary, although highly preferred. The team provides training and ongoing support.

Hourly wage during training will depend on background and experience. Salary increases commiserate with contribution and performance.

Hourly wage for the SEA position beginning in September 2013 will be competitive and include benefits, based on 35 hours per week and 10 months in school.

You must have a fun, positive attitude, exceptional organizational skills, natural leadership ability, and great attention to detail.

Requirements:
•Female
•At least 19 years old
•Christian background preferred
•Cleared criminal record check and references
•Non-smoker
•Fluent in English
•Minimum 2 year commitment, preferably more than 2 years
•Must attend monthly team meetings

Please email cover letter and resume to: tchiao@hotmail.com

[Delwar Hossain]

BI interested in Daytime hours required

We are looking for a BI to work for our 3 years 7 months old son Sohon in Queens borough New Westminster.

We are looking for some one who loves to work with children . In addition, you may have to work weekends sometimes as well.

ABA experience will be preferred but not essential. trainings will be provided.

As per the policy a criminal check might me necessary.

If you think you have a positive attitude and commit your time for next 4 months, please email me ( Resume and cover letter) in confidence at delwar3009@yahoo.ca.

Thank you in advance

Sammi and Delwar (Sohon's parents)

[Krista]

We are looking for a BI to work with our wonderful 3 year old boy in Cloverdale. We are looking for an individual who knows how to have fun with kids, take instruction while teaching and can easily multi task. An ability to play and be creative is a must and experience working as a therapist for a minimum of one year is required.

We are looking for someone for Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm. You will also be needed to attend bi-weekly team meetings at our home. There are usually opportunities for extra sessions every month, if you are interested.

Interested candidates please forward your resume to khanson1@shaw.ca

References and criminal record check required. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

[Susie Morantz]

ABA THERAPIST NEEDED IN RICHMOND!!!

We are looking for an experienced ABA therapist to join our team! We are looking for someone who is fun, engaging, self-directed and energetic to join our 6 year old son’s in-home ABA program. He is a fun, social guy who is verbal, loves people and learns fast! Our program has been in place for over 4 years and we have seen tremendous success! Our program is under the supervision of our Board Certified Behaviour Consultant, Michele Shilvock and Harmony House. If you love and have a genuine interest in working with kids, have great play skills, are responsible and dependable and can commit to 5-10 hours per week, then please join our team.

You will work one-on-one with our son both in-home and in the community to support his social language development, peer interactions and perspective taking skills.

All training will be provided on site with ongoing monthly supervision. This is a great opportunity for applicants who welcome frequent overlaps and opportunities to further develop their skills. You must be at least 19 years of age and have a criminal record check completed prior to starting.

Please email Susie at asd.richmond@gmail.com to apply and make a difference in a child’s life!

[Dione Costanzo]

Tuesday, November 20 – ABA Support Network Special Presentation

Topic – The iPad : Getting Started!

Guest Speaker – Amanda Raichelle, http://www.iempoweru.ca

Amanda Raichelle, also known as “Gadget Girl”, is our Special Guest Speaker. Amanda has a background in Early Childhood Education, Applied Behavior Analysis intervention for children with autism and support work in schools.

Amanda will be presenting information on getting started with an Ipad for those considering getting one and those that have taken the plunge!

This workshop will focus on areas of interest to the participants as well as opportunities to try out apps.
Topics include:
– purchasing and protecting
– goals and uses of the iPad apps as well as limitations
– restricting your child's use and locking apps
– simple ways parents can use the iPad to help their child.
– iEmpowerU's favorite apps
– managing the iPad

If possible please being your iPad updated with the current version of iOS 6 (back up! then go to settings –> general –> software update).

Feel free to email Amanda with any questions or topic requests gadgetgirl@iempoweru.ca

This will be a great presentation as well as an opportunity to network with other parents, including some of the fabulous facilitators of our Neighborhood Network parent groups.

Please RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com and pass this on to your own network!

Date: Tuesday, November 20
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Best Western Peace Arch Inn
2293 King George Hwy, Surrey

(NOT the Pink Palace – on the right hand side of King George heading south past 24th)

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