Our Roles
Clinical Director
The Clinical/Executive Director plays an essential role in overseeing the comprehensive operations of Glowing Growth, from daily administrative duties to the overall quality of clinical programming. This position involves direct supervision and mentorship of all clinical staff, including BCBA Program Directors, Program Supervisors, and Instructor Therapists. Responsibilities include overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of all programs to ensure adherence to high clinical standards and evidence-based practices. Additionally, the Clinical/Executive Director conducts regular program evaluations, supervises team meetings, and facilitates training workshops to support the ongoing growth of clinical staff. Collaboration with other service providers, such as educational teams, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, is also essential to deliver integrated, holistic support for each learner. Through monthly reviews of progress reports and close coordination with the clinical team, the Clinical/Executive Director ensures that Glowing Growth’s mission of quality and effective ABA services is upheld.
Program Director
The BCBA Program Director oversees all programs implemented at Glowing Growth, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of ABA services across each team. This role includes direct supervision and guidance for BCBA Program Supervisors, supporting their professional growth and ensuring adherence to clinical standards. Responsibilities include overseeing program development, conducting regular program evaluations, and coordinating with Program Supervisors to maintain alignment with evidence-based practices. The BCBA Program Director also collaborates with other service providers and educational teams to ensure comprehensive support for each learner, ensuring that interdisciplinary approaches are integrated into individualized treatment plans as needed.
Clinical Supervisors (For OAP)
Our Clinical Supervisors meet the stringent requirements of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), including the Childhood Budget criteria. Within our team, there is a single Clinical Supervisor who leads evidence-based behavioral services. The responsibilities of our Clinical Supervisors encompass a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to assessing students through both informal and formal observations, developing, evaluating, and updating behavior plans, engaging in open discussions with families about assessment results, goals, service options, and progress. They also take the lead in training staff and caregivers, closely observing interventions and assessments conducted by team members, and ensuring the fidelity of interventions. While Clinical Supervisors bear full responsibility for overseeing behavioral services, they may, at times, delegate some duties to front-line behavioral therapists under their guidance.
BCBA Program Supervisors
Our Program Supervisors hold master's degrees in fields such as special education, psychology, ABA, or related areas and are certified as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These dedicated professionals engage directly with the students' direct service teams and undertake essential tasks, which include initial assessments and ongoing assessments, the development of treatment and behavior reduction plans, the preparation of individualized programs and related materials, monitoring each child’s program and progress, leading team meetings, and providing direct supervision to therapy assistants. Additionally, Program Supervisors conduct caregiver training and collaborate with other service providers, such as those in school, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, as required.
Assistant Program Supervisors
Assistant Program Supervisors also hold master's degrees in fields like special education, psychology, ABA, or related disciplines. They typically accumulate BCBA hours while working alongside BCBA Program Supervisors or while preparing to sit for their certification exam. Assistant Program Supervisors collaborate with the students' direct service teams and undertake tasks such as initial and ongoing assessments, the development of treatment and behavior reduction plans, the creation of individualized programs and associated materials, and monitoring each child’s program and progress under the supervision of BCBA Program Supervisors. They also actively lead team meetings and provide training to therapists. Furthermore, Assistant Program Supervisors conduct caregiver training and establish collaborative relationships with other service providers, such as schools, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, as necessary.
Instructor Therapist (IT)
Our ABA Instructor Therapists are responsible for delivering direct intervention to your child in accordance with the treatment plan, as recommended by the Program Supervisor and approved by the funding department (if applicable). ITs diligently implement programs, record data, and document session notes. Depending on your child’s availability and the intensity of the therapy schedule, one or multiple ITs may be assigned. ITs report directly to the case Program Supervisor and receive ongoing supervision and guidance from them. This collaborative approach ensures that your child receives the most effective and personalized care.