[FEAT BC Admin]

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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[Leah Mumford]

Looking for a Summer Volunteer Opportunity?

Who we are…
The ABA Summer Camp is a unique collaboration of parents, professionals and educators who aim to provide a special summer camp experience for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We provide a safe environment where kids can have fun, make new friends and share in new experiences, using structured teaching principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. We will help kids gain an appreciation for their local community and access unique learning opportunities. Our camp will allow diverse learners, who ordinarily may have not been able to be a part of a summer camp, to have a wonderful summer camp experience.

Are you looking for…
• A meaningful and fun experience this summer?
• Credit for hours to fulfill your volunteer requirements for graduation?
• Concrete experience to put on your resume?

Does this sound like you…
• Interested in helping kids who have special needs.
• Sixteen or older.
• Reliable and responsible.
• Have excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills and interest in developing these skills further.

We are having in Information Session at Earl Marriott Secondary (In the Library) at 3:30 on Friday, June 5th. Come for a quick meeting with the camp leaders as well as learn more about the camp! If you are interested, but can't attend the meeting, please contact us, and we'll arrange another meeting.

Contact us…
If you are interested please contact the ABA Summer Camp at leahmumford@gmail.com and check out our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ABAsummercamp

Thanks!

[Shu]

Behavior Interventionist Wanted (Metrotowm)

We are looking for a Behavioral Interventionist to join our home based ABA team for our 5 years-old child. Candidates must have previous experience working with children diagnosed with autism. Also, should have strong play skills, patience, be a good multi-tasker.

Successful applicant is expected to work 2 sessions per week. Times of intervention are 6:30pm-8pm Monday/Tuesday/Friday or 10am-12pm Saturday.

Pay is based on experience.

If you are in interested, please send your availability, cover letter and resume to ritashu@hotmail.com

Thanks!

[Sharon Baxter]

BI OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE !

We are looking for male Behavioural Instructors to work in treatment homes in North Vancouver and Vancouver for youth diagnosed with autism. The programs are designed and supervised by board certified behaviour analysts (BCBA's). This is an excellent opportunity to become involved with a student implementing individualized Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs and behaviour management systems in the home and community settings, across all waking hours.

Excellent training and supervision will be provided.

The students being supported in these treatment homes are very active, and as a part of their behaviour management programs staff are required to participate in home and community based recreation activities. Therefore, it is essential that staff are in good physical condition and can participate in these activities; male applicants are preferred, as these students require assistance with personal care skills.

A clear criminal record and driver's abstract will be required for the successful applicant.

Interested applicants please send resume and cover letter to –

BuffyA@arcuscommunityresources.com

[Maria Turner]

Posting on behalf of a family:

Child therapist needed in the Surrey area to work one-to-one with our 11year 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). Training is provided, however some experience with children/teens in a learning environment is optimal. 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.

send resume to mariadawnturner (at) gmail (dot) com.

[Sherri Brown]

Medicare for Autism Now! Campaign Kickoff Event

June 27, 2015 from 10:00AM- 2:00PM

Despite 15+ years of lobbying, collaborating and litigating – autism treatment is still excluded from our universal health care system. Canadian families are still bankrupting themselves in order to provide treatment for their autistic children. Our featured speakers will discuss these issues, and provide participants with a toolbox of advocacy skills.

Join us for this free public event to launch Medicare for Autism Now's action and advocacy agenda for the 2015 Federal Election! Be a part of the movement and learn new advocacy skills!

Lunch is provided. Children are welcome and we will have behaviour interventionists present to supervise children and offer snacks and refreshments.

Featured Speakers Include:

Dr. Glen Davies, Clinical Director, ABLE Developmental Clinic
Dr. Mel deLevie- Pediatrician, Vancouver
Wesley Romey and Laurie Guerra- Young man with autism who has participated in an ABA prorgram, and his mother, Director of Autism Society of BC
Dr. Sherri Brown- Director, Medicare for Autism Now!
Jean Lewis- Director, Medicare for Autism Now! and Civil Rights Now!
David Marley- Director, Medicare for Autism Now! and Civil Rights Now!

See Event Flyer on our Facebook page for detailed event information. Register Early as Spots are Limited.

Register on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/430049920510349/

OR via email to: sherri@medicareforautismnow.org

Please indicate if you're bringing your child(ren) so we can ensure sufficient BI coverage.

Thank you!

[Leah Mumford]

Posting on behalf of a family:

We are looking for recommendations for a pediatrician or child psychiatrist in Surrey. We live in the Newton area. Please email Amy at robothamamy97@gmail.com.

Thank you,

[Courtney Mapson]

Do you love to hang out with teenagers!?! Do you like to laugh?!? Come join a long-standing ABA program in Port Coquitlam (off of the Mary Hill Bypass)

15 year old male with autism, who has been in an ABA program for 10 years and has come leaps and bounds!! Home program focuses on social skills, functional living skills (ever taught someone how to put contacts in??), academic tutoring and physical exercise.

This guy has a great sense of humour, loves to chat, is a really hard worker and engages in no problem behaviours.

We will be adding 2 therapists to this team, and will be looking for someone with experience who can be trained for a senior therapist position.

Training to begin asap, summer hours are flexible, and come fall, hours will be after-school hours.

Supervision will be provided by Courtney Phillips, BCBA.

Please email Jamica: wkong@hotmail.com with a resume, and hours of availability if you are interested in this position.

[Amy Teng]

Looking for Behaviour Interventionists for a four year old boy in Coquitlam, Burke mountain area.

We are looking for 2 behaviour interventionists for our four year old son with ASD. He is verbal and very easy going. One of the interventionist must take him to preschool, two or three mornings. Sessions are Monday to Saturday mornings from 9:30 to noon and afternoons from 1:30 to 4pm.

Training will be provided.

Must be able to commit for at least one year.
Must be able to attend BI weekly team meetings on Friday morning.
Must be 19 years old or older
Pls email Amy.abateam@gmail.com

[nmalekpour]

Seeking behaviour interventionists for a home based ABA team in Coquitlam area. The team is leading by our BCBA behaviour consultant.

We're looking for an already experienced BI to cover a few sessions during summer. So if you're looking to add more hours to your summer schedule this is a great opportunity for you. We also need 1-2 permanent BIs who are willing to commit for "at least a year" (experience is not required for permanent positions as we will provide you with all the required trainings)

Our son is 6 years old. He is a very happy, sweet, active and easy to work with child who always has such a big and contagious smile on his face This is an opportunity for those seeking experience in the field of psychology, education, and/or speech & language pathology.

Under the supervision of our behaviour analyst, your role will be to systematically and scientifically teach our son communication, social and behavioural skills. You are required to collect data throughout your one on one sessions and at a monthly team meeting, discuss the progress of the programs with the team.

You would have 2 to 4 sessions per week (2hours per session)

Requirements for this position are as follows:

-At least 19 years of age
-Always on time and reliable
-Willing to commit "at least a year" (for permanent positions)
-Strong play skills
-Recent criminal record check
-Fluent speaking English
-Provide 2 professional references
-Have reliable transportation
-Be available to attend team meetings (once a month mostly on Wednesday evenings)

Please email your resume, along with cover letter and your availability to nazanin@mynazanin.com

[Maria Turner]

Posting on behalf of a family.

Behaviour interventionist needed to join a team for a 5 year old boy with ASD in New West. We are looking for someone who is available for 2-3 sessions per week at 2 hours per session 3:30-6:30pm and Saturdays. No experience necessary, training will be provided by BCBA and BCaBA consultants.

If interested, please email your resume to mariadawnturer (at) gmail (dot) com.

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