[T. Chiao]

Seeking ABA EA in East Vancouver

We are looking for someone who is interested in an Educational Assistant position starting in September 2017 at Vancouver Christian School in East Vancouver. Our son will be entering Grade 4. He is friendly, social, and has a great sense of humour! He has been in a home ABA program for 6 years, and has an involved and supportive family. BCBA Consultants are Fay Yen and Sara White. Additional consultant support is provided by Shelley Davis. Training will begin as soon as possible. Must be Christian as this is a requirement of the school. If you are a team player and a strong multi-tasker, please contact: tchiao@hotmail.com with a cover letter and resume with references. You will be contacted for an interview upon review of your qualifications. Thank you!

[T. Chiao]

Behaviour Interventionist (BI) Needed – East Vancouver

We are looking for a reliable person to work one-on-one as a Behavior Intervention Therapist (BI) to provide ongoing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) intervention in our home-based therapy program to our wonderful and energetic 6 year old boy with Autism. Our son is verbal, smart and funny, and is working on communication/conversation, social interaction, self-help, fitness, and academic skills.

You must be willing to make a 1-2 year commitment to our team, working 2-3 sessions per week at 2-3 hours per session. Shifts are weekdays from 3:30-6:30pm and weekends.

Individuals interested in early childhood education, ABA therapy, psychology, education, special education, nursing, speech pathology or any other career involving children and clinical therapy are welcome.

As a successful candidate you should have lots of energy, patience, strong play skills, a positive attitude, be a good multi-tasker, and be able to take and implement constructive feedback. We also encourage questions! Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability and a willingness to learn are required.

All training will be provided by our Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) Consultants, Dr. Sara White and Fay Yen. There are monthly mandatory team meetings in which we discuss our child's progress, and express ideas and concerns with our Consultants and other team members.

Requirements:
• Cleared criminal record check and references
• Non-smoker
• Fluent in English
• Must attend monthly team meetings

Wage: Based on experience
Please forward cover letter and resume to Tina at: tchiao@hotmail.com

[T. Chiao]

We are looking for an energetic Therapist to work with our cheerful 5 yr old son in our well-established ABA home team in East Vancouver (Knight Street and 41st Avenue). Our son has been doing ABA for 2.5 years.

We need the following shifts covered:

Mondays 3:30-6:30pm
Thursdays 3:45-5:45pm
Saturdays 8:30-11:30am
Saturdays 2:00-5:00pm
Sundays 2:00-5:00pm

Our team is led by Dr. Sara White and Fay Yen.

No experience necessary, although previous training with Dr. Sara White or one of her interns is highly preferred.

Hourly wage will depend on background and experience. Salary increases commensurate with contribution and performance.

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

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

[T. Chiao]

Looking for a BI in East Vancouver – Immediately!

We are looking for an energetic Therapist to work with our cheerful and friendly son in our well-established ABA home team in East Vancouver. Our son is 4.5 years old and has been doing ABA for 2 years.

Ideal candidates are those who can work 2-4 shifts per week (primarily weekday afternoon sessions and weekend morning/afternoon sessions). You must be available to attend monthly 2 hour team meetings.

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.

Suitable for those in the education/psychology/speech sciences field and other fields related to working with children.

No experience necessary, although previous training with Dr. Sara White's approach is highly preferred. Training will start immediately in our home, and ongoing training and support is always available as needed.

Hourly wage will depend on background and experience.

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
• Clear criminal record check and references
• Non-smoker
• Fluent in English
• Min 1 yr commitment, preferably 2 yrs
• Must attend monthly 2 hour team meetings

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

[T. Chiao]

I'm looking for feedback and opinions of a couple or private Christian schools in Vancouver.

If anyone has comments to share on Vancouver Christian School or West Coast Christian School, please kindly email me at: tchiao@hotmail.com

Interested to hear about other parents' experience with both these schools, particularly with regards to doing ABA in the school, and hiring family Support Workers from the home team.

Thanks in advance!

[T. Chiao]

Dear Laurie: Thanks for your post. It arrived in my Inbox at the perfect time. Our son is almost 4 yrs old and we're going through all the challenges you mentioned. We have many bright days, but we are almost always in panic mode about our financial situation. I appreciate you taking the time to encourage all of us to 'keep on trekking'.
A BIG congratulations to your whole family for achieving an "N"!
Tina

[T. Chiao]

I'm wondering which iPad apps parents would suggest for a non-verbal child with ASD. Our son is 3 yrs old and non-verbal. I've heard proloquo2go is a great app, but would appreciate advice on other useful apps for communication/vocabulary/speech development.

Thank you!

Tina

[T. Chiao]

If you have experience with Vancouver Christian School (VCS) and/or their application process, I would appreciate your feedback, advice and tips.

Any information with regards to the school's philosophy around autism treatments and ABA teaching in their school would also be helpful.

Our son is 3 years old and we are looking ahead to apply to VCS for his Kindergarten year.

Please kindly email me at:
tchiao@hotmail.com

Thank you in advance!

[T. Chiao]

Dear Franca,
Thank you for your comments and encouragement.
Our son wouldn't be getting the help and support he needs if it weren't for the generation of parent advocates before us. I still have much to understand, but it gives me confidence to know I'm networking with and learning from the best. Thank you also for your friendship!

Tina

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