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[Lindsay Davies]

Hello!

I am a highly experienced BI who is currently employed as an ABA SW during the school year. I am staying with my family in the White Rock/South Surrey area for the summer and am looking to pick up some hours! I am available from now until September 8th. I was thinking respite, outings, play dates, etc. would probably be best as I wouldn't require much if any training – but I can by all means follow a behaviour plan, incorporate current goals, run programs and take data if necessary. If this is something you'd be interested in please e-mail me at: lindsaypdavies@gmail.com

Thanks,
Lindsay

[Peggy P Yu]

Posting on behalf of the family:
Location: South Vancouver

We are looking for a behavioral interventionist with 1+ years experience to work with our 6-year-old son. Individual must be energetic, familiar with conducting preference assessments, and must be capable of displaying on-going data recording. Our current at-home program incorporates Skinner’s verbal operants as well as basic living skills. On-going training and support will be provided to the hired interventionist.

The following are specifications that the family has requested:
* Seeking a female therapist.
* Must have a minimum of 1 years' experience in the field of ABA.
* Must be able to work weekdays and weekends, depending on the family's needs.
* Therapist must deliver a consistent number of therapy hours per week.
* Able to commit to the home-based team for a minimum of 1 year; the longer the better.

Please apply for this posting only if you can fulfill the above requests and provide us a copy of your most updated resume as well as a brief cover letter. A recent copy of a criminal record check may be requested from the hired candidate.

Please send your cover letter and resume to the following emails:
ahad_naila@hotmail.com AND cc: pyu607@gmail.com

Thank You and we look forward to hearing from you!

[Phemie Mayhew]

Looking for another home tutor for a 15-year-old moderately autistic boy in the Rosedale area. Must be at least 19 years old, have reliable transportation, commit to the job for a minimum of one year, provide current clean criminal record, be fun, patience, fast learner, good team player, energetic. Experience not required but an asset. Training is provided. Our consultant is Kathryn de Lisser from ABLE. Interested applicants can forward resumes and cover letters to gottahavemorecowbells@hotmail.com ASAP

[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 5 year old girl diagnosed with ASD. She is high functioning, verbal, bright, warm and friendly.

Training will be provided by a Board Certified Behavior Consultant, Dr. Claire Egan. Sessions would be 2-3 hours, 2-3 times a week. Weekend shifts are also possible. As part of an experienced team, you will teach and model age-appropriate play, communication and social skills. You will also incorporate specific goals and track progress during play and table-work. Team meetings are monthly. Salary is dependent on experience.

Job Requirements: (Knowledge/ Experience):
-a minimum of 1 year ABA experience
– have a clear criminal record check
-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

[Cathy Fitzhugh]

{Hello FEAT Readers}

The time has come yet again! We need a new line therapist for our team in Vancouver (near Cambie and 20th,) for training now, to begin work in September.

Our thirteen-year-old daughter is high functioning, verbal, affectionate, and very entertaining. Her therapy is fascinating, and her progress is consistent. She has been doing ABA therapy for eleven years. We work under the guidance of Kim Kirsch and the Early Autism Project, a home-based ABA program. Training will be provided by our current lead, who is amazing. (You are in luck.)

You need to be fun, responsible, dedicated, and creative. You should have strong play skills, a positive attitude, and lots of energy and patience. You are a good multi-tasker, are organized, encouraging, enthusiastic, and responsible. Previous experience with ABA programs is a plus, but as long as you seem bright, caring, and capable, we are interested. A criminal record check will be obligatory as is an ability to commit to the team for a year.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: picking our daughter up from school, recording data, facilitating playdates, helping with home living skills, supporting social skills, and helping her with fine and gross motor challenges.

Come September, you would have two or three sessions a week that, run approximately, from 3:00ish to 5:30ish, and would need to attend a team meeting, held once a month, from 5:00 to 6:30. Right now we're on a summer schedule, which is a bit more flexible, and morning sessions are an option.

If you are interested, please send your resume and a brief letter of introduction to:
cathy.fitzhugh@gmail.com

We really do look forward to hearing from you.

Yay.

{Thanks}

[Dione Costanzo]

Upcoming Events Presented by the Autism Support Network:

July 13th – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
Langley Events Centre, 101 – 7888 200 Street, Langley, 6:30pm

Special guest speakers Jodie Wickens, Parent and Michele Shilvock, BCBA will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

The focus of this presentation is on supporting parents to identify the components of an evidence based therapy program that will best suit their child, including evaluating and hiring service providers.

Have a new diagnosis? Not sure if the therapy program your child is currently in is the right fit? This presentation is for you.

This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

RSVP for Welcome to Autism – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welcome-to-autism-a-presentation-for-parents-tickets-17639854279

Parent Networking Opportunities:

It's Summer time and some of our regular Neighborhood Network Meetings have turned into Parents' Night Out! These no host events are casual evenings for parents to get together for discussion and enjoy food and drinks at local establishments.

Experienced parents will be in attendance. If there are any particular topics or issues you would like to discuss or information that you need please include this in your RSVP. We are Parents Helping Parents!

These are a no host events and there is no charge to reserve a seat. We request an RSVP so that we can hold space at the restaurant and prepare for any particular issues or questions that are submitted.

Thursday, July 9th – Parents Night Out in the Tri-Cities
7pm at Brew Street Craft and Kitchen, 3224 St. Johns St, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 2C9
RSVP for Parents Night Out Tri-Cities –https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parents-night-out-in-the-tri-cities-tickets-17640115059

Friday, July 24th – Parents Night Out South Surrey
7pm at the Pacific Bistro and Convenience Store, 102 382-175A St, South Surrey BC
RSVP for Parents Night Out South Surrey – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parents-night-out-south-surrey-tickets-17681992315

Wednesday, July 29th – Parents Night Out Vancouver
7pm at the Craft Beer Market, Salt Building – 85 West 1st Ave, Olympic Village, Vancouver
RSVP for Parents Night Out Vancouver https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-parents-night-out-tickets-17640053876

About the Autism Support Network:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMnYOYO1rxs

Watch for Neighborhood Network meetings and other events for Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Mission, Nanaimo and more coming this fall!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Danny Stahl]

We are looking to add one or more ABA therapists to our existing team
in the White Rock/South Surrey area to work with our 5 year old son
diagnosed with ASD. He is high functioning, verbal, bright, warm and
friendly. He's very keen to learn and a pleasure to work with.

As part of an experienced team, you will teach and model
age-appropriate play, communication and social skills. You will also
incorporate specific goals and track progress during play and
table-work. Each session lasts 2 or 3 hours possibly more and you will
be asked to work a minimum of 2 sessions per week. Weekend shifts are
also possible. Team meetings are monthly. Salary is dependent on
experience. Training will be provided under the guidance of our Board
Certified Behaviour Consultant. Ideal for college students especially
those in psychology, social work, special needs or education.

Applicants must:

– Be patient, self-motivated, extremely reliable, enthusiastic and
possess excellent communication skills.

– be at least 19 years old

– have experience or enjoy working with children

– have a clear criminal record check

– have reliable transportation

– be available to attend monthly team meetings

– Be willing to make a minimum 12 month commitment

– want to make a difference in a child's life

Please send your resume and cover letter to loki474@hotmail.com

[Maria Turner]

Posting on behalf of a family:

Child therapist needed in Vancouver, near Fraser and 33rd to work one-to-one with our 4 year old child who has autism, in a home-based ABA program. (ABA – Applied Behaviour Analysis – is a science that provides the tools to teach children with autism).
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Training is provided. Ideal for college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education), 19 years and older.
You must have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, a high level of energy, a fun & creative side, good attention to detail and a desire to make a difference in the life of a child. You must also be great at play!!! This is a fun, challenging and rewarding position.
You will be asked to work in 2-3 hour shifts and to make a minimum 12 month commitment. You will also require your own reliable transportation and a criminal record check.

Please email your resume to mariadawnturner@gmail.com with the word "vancouver" in the subject.

[Dione Costanzo]

We are looking for an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapist to join our established home based team in South Surrey under the direction of Behaviour Consultant Leah Mumford, M.Ed, BCBA.

Our son is 12 years old and has been in an ABA program for 8 years. He continues to make amazing gains and is very verbal, social and imaginative. His interests include video games (currently Minecraft), telling stories, reading, and hanging out with friends. His ABA programs target language and communication, social skills, physical activity (running, swimming and other activities), music (bass and piano) and self-help skills. As he moves into adolescence we are preparing him (and ourselves) for the teen years and for high school. Therapists on our team run home based therapy sessions, go on community outings and facilitate hangouts with friends. They are enthusiastic, creative and reliable. They work 2-3 shifts per week on our team.

This is a great opportunity for those wanting to work in the field of behaviour analysis, education, and psychology and who want to gain more experience working with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ongoing supervision and training is part of the job. Shifts during the school year are 3-6pm on weekdays and mornings on the weekend.

Successful candidates need to be motivated, eager and quick to learn. Although no previous experience is required, applicants need to have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and be able to accept and implement feedback accordingly. You will be trained in teaching methods to work on specific goals and collect data in order to monitor progress.

You must be able to make at least a 1 year commitment, be at least 19 years of age, attend evening team meetings every 6 weeks, be extremely proficient in the English language and be willing to complete a criminal record check.

Interested applicants please send your availability, cover letter and resume to dionec@shaw.ca

[Samantha Kwon]

Posting on behalf of a family:

I am looking to hire Behavioural Interventionists (ABA Therapist) to work with a 5 years old child diagnosed with high functioning ASD. (He will be grade 1 in Sep 2015). You will be working under the supervision of a Behavioural Consultant based on the principles of ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis). This is Ideal for college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education). We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Location: Surrey Clayton near by Willow Brook Mall
• Scheduling: 3 sessions per week, each session is approximately 3 hours. (one-to one session 2.5 hours)
o from 1 to 4:00 pm (Tue/Thurs) or 9-12pm (Mon-Fri)
o From Sep 2015: schedule will be changed to after school hours
o Team meeting required for once a month.

• Qualifications:
o Responsible and energetic
o At least 19 years old.
o Strong play skills
o Clear criminal record check completed within last 12 months
o Reliable transportation
o Previous working experience with children with Autism is preferred, but not necessary as training will be provided

Please email at quety80@gmail.com.
Thanks!

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