Location: Lanark (travel in Leeds & Grenville)
Are you passionate about giving autistic children and youth opportunities for learning, connection, and participation?
Are you passionate about giving autistic children and youth opportunities for learning, connection, and participation?
ConnectWell Community Health is hiring an Autism Therapist for 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE). This position includes a competitive benefit package and HOOPP.
Position Summary: The Autism Therapist will be part of ConnectWell’s Developmental Services Team working within our client funded Programs. This role provides high-quality direct support to clients being served in a fee-based framework. Client services are provided to children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities, behavior challenges or mental health needs. As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the Autism Therapist will provide a variety of services including: Intensive Behavioural Intervention; Parent Education & Coaching; Specialized Workshops; Consultation and individualized or group-based services. The Autism Therapist works under the clinical supervision of a registered Behaviour Analyst (CPBAO). This individual may also work collaboratively in services with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other professionals.
Qualifications:
- Human Service Degree/Diploma
- Preference for additional Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate
- Experience working with children/youth with ASD
- Extensive knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to the Program Manager.
For a complete job posting and description, please visit https://connectwell.ca/join-us/careers/
HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position. Application deadline is August 27, 2026. Applications should be sent to the attention of Nicole Dubuc-Cotton @ [email protected].
ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Nicole Dubuc-Cotton @ [email protected] to let us know how we can assist you.
ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.
Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ConnectWell Community Health is a fully accredited organization providing health and community programs. ConnectWell Community Health is a HOOPP employer.
Posting Date: August 12, 2026
Pay: $48,552.00-$57,120.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
