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[Katrina Ewanchuk]

Hello,
I am looking for long term employment as a behavioral interventionist with individuals between the ages of 3-20. I have experience in school, home based ABA teams and community settings. At this time I am looking for work in the mornings, after 4 pm-Monday to Friday and weekends. I am looking for work in Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam or North Surrey.
I use transit. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Kate
I can be reached at katrina_e31@yahoo.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Any awesome BI's out there that are interested in working in a school setting?

In SD#36 (Surrey), a model has been developed where special education assistants can get an ABA designation by completing a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised experience on home based teams plus completing the ABA Support Worker course at Surrey College. An ABA Support Worker becomes child specific.

A home-school collaboration agreement exists and the goal is to keep ABA programming consistent between home and school.

FREE INFO SESSION about the course at Surrey College on Nov. 18:
https://www.surreycollege.ca/programs/educational-services/applied-behaviour-analysis-support-worker-certificate

Watch this board for posts by families in Surrey looking for someone to join their home team and go into the system with their child.

[Natalia Herguezabal]

We are looking for a Behavioral Interventionist to work with our 3 year old daughter. She is a very happy, easy going and energetic child that has recently been diagnosed with moderate autism. She is very affectionate and adapts to people extremely easy. The location is close to Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby and is very close to the skytrain station.

The days and hours we are planning to fill is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 5:30. Saturday 11:00 to 1:00

Hourly wage will depend on experience.

Training will be provided under our ABA consultant.

Requirements:
• At least 19 years old
• Cleared criminal record check and references
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 1 year commitment, preferably at least 2 years
• Must attend monthly 2 hour team meetings

Thanks

Please send your resume to natalia.h@live.ca

[Dragos Ionescu]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Basic Verbal Communication
Teaching Speaking and Listening to Early Learners

by
Joan Broto, Ph.D., BCBA-D
CABAS Associate Behavior Analyst

at
7:00pm, Tue Nov 19

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Joan received her Ph.D. in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she was trained by Dr. R. Douglas Greer in the prestigious CABAS system. She is one of the very few consultants who have gone through such intensive ABA training. Joan’s research focuses on verbal behaviour and Verbal Developmental Theory.

TOPIC:

Joan will discuss:
– The basic operants of verbal behaviour;
– Form vs. function of verbal behaviour;
– Basic listener functions and how to teach listener literacy;
– Basic speaker functions and how to teach mands and tacts.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol, Dragos and Tina
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Dione Costanzo]

Parent Information and Support Meeting this Thurs November 14!

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V4N 0E9
Topic: The ABA Support Network is sponsoring a series of parent information meetings.

The goal of these meetings is to provide information about quality ABA for parents with a new autism spectrum disorder (asd) diagnosis, and for parents that want to learn more about autism and ABA.

These meetings are open to parents from all areas. We will have special guests speak at each of these meetings and parents are asked to please RSVP for whichever date(s) you will be attending to Tamara at tamara_desilva@hotmail.com

Guest Speakers Nov 14 – Louise Witt will talk about her experience as a parent, why she chose ABA, what it’s like to run a home team and what it has done for her son, Jack. Louise will be joined by Junior Consultants Lindsay Parrott and Julee Bassetto.

There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Please RSVP to tamara_desilva@hotmail.com THANK YOU!

Please share this with your contacts and help us grow our network of parents and professionals sharing knowledge, experience and support.

[Shelly Milau]

Employment Opportunity

We are looking for an ABA SW to work with our son at Semiahmoo Trail Elementary School in South Surrey.

Our son was diagnosed with Autism at 2 years old and has been doing ABA therapy for over 4 years now. Our son loves school, loves to laugh and be silly. We have a very skilled team led by Behaviour Consultant Dr. Sara White & Junior Consultant, Lindsay Parrott.

We require the Candidate to be 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check. Experience implementing Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) curricula is essential. We are looking for someone with quite a bit of experience, you would need to have 1000 ABA hours to be hired by the Surrey School Board.

You would need to be available for the full time ABA SW position, Plus a 2/2 hour team meetings a month that we would like you to attend…

We live in the South Surrey Area.

Call or email: Shelly 604-536-7279 or konashelly@hotmail.com

[Cathy Fitzhugh]

{Hello FEAT Readers}

The time has come again: We need a new line therapist for our team in Vancouver. Our eleven-year-old daughter is high functioning, verbal, affectionate, and very entertaining. Her therapy is fascinating, and her progress is consistant. She has been doing ABA therapy for nine 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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: picking our daughter up from school, recording data, facilitating playdates, helping with home living skills, and helping her with fine and gross motor challenges. You would have three sessions a week that run from 3:00 to 5:50, and would need to attend a team meeting, held once a month, from 5:00 to 6:30.

If you are interested, please send your resume to:
cathy.fitzhugh@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

{Thanks}

[Leah Mumford]

Posting on behalf of a family:

EXPERIENCED ABA THERAPIST NEEDED IN SOUTH SURREY

Line therapist position available with a well-established home team under Behaviour Consultant Leah Mumford.

Our son is 10 years old and currently in Grade 4. We are looking to hire someone who already has significant ABA hours (excluding agency hours) and who would be interested in joining him in the Surrey school district next September as an ABA Support Worker.

You must have:
– experience working with school-aged kids in an ABA home program.
-a positive, energetic, fun, honest,and reliable personality
-ability and confidence to take initiative
-be at least 19 years of age
-clear Criminal Record Check
-your own reliable transportation

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Please send your cover letter and resume to abarocks@gmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

November ABA Support Network Meetings and Events:

Please stay updated by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork and Twitter @aba_sn
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Looking for a support group? Our Neighborhood Network Meetings are groups of parents who hold monthly meetings to discuss setting up and running a home based intervention program as well as ongoing issues such as administration, funding, finding a consultant and BI's, school, etc… These groups are formed in different areas so that parents have local connections and support.

PLEASE CONTACT any facilitator listed below and they can help you connect with other families.

Autism Diagnosis? Parents Helping Parents Information Series

This is a new monthly event for new parents – please help us spread the word

Date: Wednesday, November 14

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex

Topic: The ABA Support Network is sponsoring a series of parent information meetings.
The goal of these meetings is to provide information about quality ABA for parents with a new autism spectrum disorder (asd) diagnosis, and for parents that want to learn more about autism and ABA or are looking for a support group.

These meetings are open to parents from all areas.

Guest Speakers Nov 14 – Louise Witt will talk about her experience as a parent, why she chose ABA, what it’s like to run a home team and what it has done for her son, Jack. Louise will be joined by BCBA Interns Lindsay Parrott and Julee Bassetto.

There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Please share this with your contacts and help us grow our network of parents and professionals sharing knowledge, experience and support. THANK YOU http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/Parent%20Info%20Series%20Flyer%202.JPG

RSVP to tamara_desilva@hotmail.com

Richmond Autism Resource Fair (2nd Annual)

Date: Saturday November 23, 2013

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: RA Mcmath Secondary School 4251 Garry Street, Richmond, British Columbia

The ABA Support Network is participating in the resource fair at the 2nd Annual Richmond Autism Resource Fair.

Childcare is not available Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided (if you register!) This is a free event, but registration is required Please call 604 279 7040 or email info@rscl.org to register
To learn more about Autism Resources in Richmond please visit the website: http://www.autismrichmond.ca

The Richmond Autism Interagency Committee presents: Join us for morning presentations from: • Richmond mom and Autism activist, Pam Collins •Local pediatrician, Dr. Behrmann •Youth self advocates, Myles McKie and Shaun Uy •A parent panel covering the preschool to adult years The afternoon will provide you with a hassle-free, no pressure opportunity to meet and mingle with a wide variety of professionals, groups and businesses providing service in the Richmond area.

We are also pleased to welcome the Canucks Autism Network with their CAN VAN Interactive Autism Exhibit!

Surrey SD#36 Advisory Meeting

Date: Wednesday, November 27

Time: 7:00pm

Location: 700-9260 140 St. Surrey BC

Topic: The Advisory will be discussing the latest parent concerns as well as issues and information from their recent meeting with District Administration.

Note new meeting location – Surrey Community College is in another building adjacent to the District Education Centre – same parking lot but at the back of the lot.

Neighborhood Network Meeting – South Surrey/White Rock

Date: Thursday, November 28

Time: 7:30pm

Location: RSVP to abarocks@gmail.com 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

Neighborhood Network Parent Support Group – Tri-Cities

Are you a Tri-Cities parent looking for a support group? Please contact Jodie at jbtwickens@gmail.com to connect with other parents in this area!

Please forward this information to your network!

[Julee Bisiker]

Exciting Opportunity in Abbotsford!

We are looking for an experienced Behavioural Interventionist to join an established home-based ABA team working with a very bright 4 year old boy who has ASD.
This position involves working morning and/or afternoon shifts.

Applicants must have previous ABA experience working on home teams under the supervision of a Behavioural Consultant. They must be reliable, enthusiastic and have excellent play skills. You must be over 19 years old and provide a criminal record check.
Full and on-going training will be provided.

Please contact teamcp@outlook.com

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