ABA Clinical Supervisor

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential. 

Position Description

The In-Home ABA Team (I-HAT) is a new service offering within the Clinical services Program, providing clients aged 1-18 with autism, developmental and sensory related concerns in home ABA services. Reporting to the Manager, Behavior Analysis, the ABA Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision and administrative oversight of the In-Home ABA Team. This position will be responsible for leading the implementation of in-home behavior reduction programs and skill building programs for children, assessing program effectiveness, providing staff support and supervision, and oversight of day-to-day operational requirements.

Main Responsibilities

 Behavior Analytic Supervision: 

• Provide clinical supervision to ABA Therapists, or other non-registered behavior analytic service providers. 
• Assessment, development, and monitoring of behavioral programs, ensuring effective coordination of client care. 
• Clinically responsible for all clients and determining the appropriate level of supervision. 
• Lead the delivery of function-based assessments/analyses. 
• Work together with the Manager to develop waitlists and wellness supports for families referred and in partnership with other team members 
• Maintain comprehensive supervision records and client records as it pertains to CPBAO’s Standards of Practice, the Ontario Autism Programs Standards of Practice and Surrey Place’s policies. 
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences and other client related activities as needed. 

Program and Service Excellence: 

• Support the clinical development of staff by building relationships with autism services to provide seamless processes across programs. 
• Work collaboratively with Toronto Autism Service partner agencies to ensure coordination of information and support for parents. 
• Provide service delivery in person, in the community, homes or locations where our clients reside. 

People Services/Operations Management: 

• Support the Manager to ensure People Services and Operations requirements are met, developing service schedules, monitoring and problem solving as required to effectively utilize service/staff capacity. 
• Implement and monitor operational/administrative quality improvement processes and measures e.g., client database, administrative requirements, etc. 
• Hiring, supervision and annual review of frontline staff including management of vacation/LOA requests, sick leave and accommodations. 
• Provide employees with feedback and ensure skills development and training needs are identified and proper training is planned and executed. 
• Foster a productive team environment by effectively solving problems (e.g., employee or parent issues), and coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff. 
• Support the Manager with developing and monitoring the implementation of staff orientation and training procedures. 
• Support the Manager in gathering and analyzing service data relevant to funder requirements and/or reporting processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology or Developmental Disabilities with study/experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Member in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts of Ontario as a Registered Behavior Analyst.
• 5 years’ work experience in developing and/or delivering ABA services.
• 1 year related supervisory experience in a health care or social services environment.
• A thorough understanding of principles and conceptual issues of ABA.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel within the GTA.
• This position may require some evening and Saturday work.
• A satisfactory Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage applications from candidates from equity seeking groups such as those from Indigenous, Black and from racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.