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[Terrie Roberts]

ABA Therapist Wanted – Cloverdale/Langley

We are looking for a dedicated and energetic ABA therapist to provide one-on-one preschool support to our four year old daughter, who is fun, playful and eager to learn. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and help prepare a little girl for Kindergarten in Surrey in 2012. It is also an opportunity to receive training on a team of experienced therapists under the direction of Dr Sara White and Theresa Tournemille.

The ideal candidate will be someone who:
– has lots of energy and excellent play skills
– has previous experience working with children, preferably on an ABA team
– in addition to up to five afternoons in the preschool setting, is able to commit to at least one shift per week on the home team and attend monthly team meetings
– is reliable and has a strong work ethic
– is at least 19 years old and has a clear criminal record check

If this sounds like you and you are interested in this oppportunity, please send your resume to: terrie.roberts@gmail.com.

[Paula VanLuyk]

Hello we are looking for someone to take our daughter out into the community 1-2 times a week to get her used to be out. She has lots of fears and anxiety's about doing this, I have tried many times, but it makes me anxious when she is like this. We like the right person to have 1-2 years experience working with autistic and adhd childern, Our daughter is high functioning and loves to talk, she is very social and likes to have fun.

She is 8 years old and is in grade 3. The right applicant will need a criminal record search done, and we are wanting a female worker to be with her. If you love with working with special needs childern and can commit to 1 year please apply to pvanluyk@yahoo.ca

[Lindsay Yaworski]

LOOKING FOR ABA THERAPIST(S) IN LADNER

We are a family looking for one to two therapists to join our developing team and work with our daughter who was recently diagnosed as on the autism spectrum. She is 2.5 years old; very sociable, bright, and emotive; and currently non-verbal.

Our consultant is local and creates all the programs for us and provides ongoing supervision and training, so this would be a great opportunity for applicants who welcome frequent overlaps and opportunities to further develop their skills. Therapy is to be play-based and naturalistic, but rooted in ABA.

Applicants with early child education or ABA experience are preferred but we WILL also consider applicants who work well with young children, are enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to learn. You must be dependable and willing to commit to six months to start. Applicants must be minimum 19yrs of age and be willing to submit to a criminal background check. Attendance at bi-weekly team meetings will also be required. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

If you are responsible, energetic, creative, and motivated, we would like to hear from you!

If you are interested please email Lindsay @ lindsay.yaworski@gmail.com

[Suki Bajwa]

Looking for an ABA support worker for the surrey school district and a home program. My son is high functioning autistic, he is 8 years old and fully integrated in the classroom and follows the normal curriculum. He need support academically. I would like someone who has completed the ABA support program and would prefer someone who has some experience working with a consultant. I will ensure you get the job with the school board, this is to cover our current support workers mat leave. Please email me your resumes with references at sukibajwa@shaw.ca

[Sue Robinson]

Hello Paula VanLuyk: My ADHD daughter is now 24 and getting along in work, relationships, and life just fine. I'd love to meet you and your daughter. Yes, I'm in Surrey and have availability. Please email me after you've read the following. I can send you my complete resume.

Now that my children have grown, it's time to get back to a career that I want to do. I will be enrolling in the Surrey College ABA program next year. While I realize I may not yet possess all the qualifications you require, consider me a sponge, a new face, whatever you want, but please do consider me.

Yes, I have a recent criminal record check, and yes, I am a safe driver having 43% for over 20 years.
Yes, I have some experience with ASD, but mostly a variety from ADHD to Down Syndrome to behaviour challenges. 18+ years in Daycare and/or teaching work experience to high school students. Plus some courses years ago.
Yes, I am available 6 mornings and 4 afternoon/evenings. Of course for a year or as long as you need.
Yes, I have references. One is the school principal where I've worked 4 years as noon supervisor. I have others and will supply contact info when replying to your email.
Yes, I love to play. I love to laugh. I have patience, and I have intuition.
Yes, I have passion. I've always had passion. But passion is not enough. I need training.
Yes, I need to be hired as a member of your team.

Thank you! Sue Robinson
Please contact me at suanthro_011955@hotmail.com
(ps that space in my email is an underscore)

[Paula Vanluyk]

We are looking for a female companion for our 8 year old autistic adhd daughter, She is high functioning and loves to talk. We are wanting some to take her out into the community 1-2 times a week, to get her used to being at certain events, as she has fears and other issues with being out in the community. I would like the right individual to have 1-2 years experience working with autistic adhd childern and will be able to commit to 1 year and have a current criminal record search completed. Also if you live in the surrey area would be best.

Please apply only if you can make at least a year's commitent, if not then please do not apply for the job.

Thankyou

[Lis Louwrier]

Victoria-based family is looking for 1 Behaviour Interventionist and one Lead therapist to join an established home-based ABA program for an 11 year old boy with high-functioning autism. Program is directed by Kathryn Theroux, Able Dev. Clinic.

This is position will consist of 2, three hour shifts/week (with the possibility of more in the future).

Behavior Intervention involves carrying out a specific plan created to develop and enhance communication, academic and play skills, using specific teaching methods, as well as taking and recording data.

*Previous ABA experience is helpful as well an anyone with previous SEA/EA/ABA assistant experience. However, a willingness to learn, dependability and a positive, energetic personality are the most important elements any applicant can bring to a team.

Applicants must provide a current and clear criminal record check. You must be willing make a one-year commitment to 2-3 shifts per week. You will also be expected to attend monthly, 2-hour team meetings. Please do not apply if you cannot make this commitment.

Hourly wage is negotiable based on related experience and/or training. If this speaks to you, please contact louwrier@shaw.ca

[Sharon Baxter]

We are looking for a new member to join our well established ABA team under the direction of Behavioral Consultant, Sharon Baxter. You would be supporting a lower functioning, 19 year old male with Autism as well as Mitochondrial disease. You would need to commit to 2 – 3 hour shifts per week after schools and one team meeting per month. Program focuses mainly on communication skills, life and leisure skills and building upon skills in the community as well. Looking for an energetic, dedicated team player. Someone who is committed to making a difference in a young man’s life. We are located in Langley and are willing to provide you with references from past BI’s who have worked on our team. Please call Tammy @ 604-308-9937 for further info or email me at my1tam@telus.net

[Mike & Jean]

We are giving away a regulation-style public school desk and chair purchased from our school district. It's suitable for a primary or elementary school aged child. Our son used it from kindergarten through grade 4. It was great for doing programs at home.
Free and available for pick-up. We live on the North Shore. Contact jean.lewis@telus.net if interested.

[Hannah Sutherland]

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a behaviour interventionist position in the South Surrey area.
I have worked with two children with autism to date, and am completing training on a home-based ABA team.
I am eager to be part of another team, and am able to give a one-year commitment.
I love children, and am enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated.
I can provide a criminal record check, and a resume and references upon request.
For more information, please contact me at hannahsutherland@shaw.ca

Thank you!

Hannah

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