Kinark Child and Family Services·Markham, Ontario
Provide expert ABA clinical and consultative support to school transition teams and families for children transitioning from OAP behavioural services into school as part of the Connections for Students (CFS) program.
Consult in the development of effective evidence-based practices for students with ASD in the educational environment.
Pilot, modify, and deliver new and existing group-based ABA services, both virtually and in person.
Identify gaps in services, quality assurance, client experience, marketing, and advertising.
Develop service offerings across Foundational Family Services and group-based ABA services, including developing curriculum and related resources for new group-based services.
Train new facilitators and supervise group service delivery.
Develop report templates and write reports.
Support other Kinark Autism Services programs as needed (e.g., Brief Behavioural Consultation, Connections for Students, ABA Coaching).
Support service development and delivery in the School Support Program (SSP)
Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling.
We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth.
We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.
Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.
In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!
For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit our website at www.kinark.on.ca.
Behaviour Consultant Program Lists Kinark Child & Family Services -> Autism Services Location Markham, ON L3R 5X5 CA (Primary) Reg/Temp Temporary Start Date August 31, 2026 Temporary End Date August 31, 2027 Full/Part Time Full-Time Relief Other Employee Classification (if applicable) Total # of hours per week 35 Salary $35.31 - $41.19 per hour # of Positions 1 Close Date August 18, 2026
Kinark has introduced a benefit that gives employees in eligible roles the opportunity to work partially or fully remote if they choose to opt-in for this benefit. This role (Behaviour Consultant) is assessed as a Roamer position requiring a few days in the office (3 days per week) unless business demands require. Job Summary: The Behaviour Consultant will support service development and delivery in the School Support Program (SSP). The Behaviour Consultant may also support Foundational Family Services and groups services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and/or a diagnosis of Autism.
$35.31- $41.19 per hour This is a temporary full-time role with a contract length of 1 year with the possibility of extension. Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):
Provide expert Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) clinical and consultative support to school transition teams and families for children transitioning from OAP behavioural services into school as part of the Connections for Students (CFS) program.
Consult in the development of effective evidence based practices for students with ASD in the educational environment.
Piloting, modifying, and delivering new and existing group-based ABA services, both virtually and in person.
Identifying gaps in services, quality assurance, client experience, marketing, and advertising.
Service development across Foundational Family Services and Group-based ABA services, including developing curriculum and related resources for new group-based services.
Training new facilitators and supervising group service delivery.
Developing report templates and writing reports.
Support other programs within the Kinark Autism Services as needed (e.g., Brief Behavioural Consultation, Connections for Students, ABA Coaching).
Evenings/weekends will be required.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
BCBA and/or Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ontario) registration preferred.
Minimum three years’ experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Experience with school-based transitions is a strong asset.
Experience developing and delivering group, consultation-based services and caregiver education is a strong asset.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; good problem-solving skills; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Travel required; must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be willing to obtain automobile insurance including driving for business purposes with minimum liability of one million dollars.
Bilingual English and French will be given special consideration.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check (based on position) and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate.
Commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
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