Behaviour Consultant

arc programs•Kelowna, BC

12d•CA$46 - CA$47•Onsite

About The Position

arc programs is currently accepting applications for Behaviour Consultants to join the Family Connection Centre team. Behaviour Consultants will work directly with parents / caregivers and their children or youth who are between the ages of 6 and 18, and who are diagnosed with, or have clinical indicators of Autism, neurodiversity, developmental delays, or other complex support needs, to assess and address the child or youth’s challenging behaviours and to build requisite skills.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (BSW / BA-Psychology / BA- CYC etc.) will be considered with experience directly related to working with Child and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) clients, such as: Behavioral Consultant or Intervention Services, Child, youth and family services program, Child and Youth Mental Health program.
Need a valid BC Driver's License, regional insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
Must undergo a screening process, including a criminal record search.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or MEd in Special Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct counselling, education, training, and support to parents / caregivers and their children or youth.
Conduct a Comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessment to assess specific behavioural challenges and skill deficits.
Work with parents, children and youth to conduct Functional Behaviour Analysis and corresponding Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) to identify and address specific challenging behaviours.
Provide training and support to Behaviour Interventionists and parents / caregivers in the effective implementation of their child’s PBSP.
Provide a range of support, training, and consultation to improve the child’s development and functioning in activities of daily living, such as social emotional learning, language and communication, sleep health, sexual health, social skills, school, domestic skills and community / leisure / recreational engagement, and mental health.
Refine and update PBSP’s as necessary.
Collaborate with Keyworkers, Behaviour Interventionists, Child and Youth Care Workers and other FCC service providers and community to partners to provide comprehensive goal-focused interventions.
Implement and maintain required case management and clinical records.