Behaviour Specialist- Pediatric Outreach Program - FTR

BC Centre for Ability•Vancouver, BC

45d•$50 - $63

About The Position

We are looking for a Behavior Specialist for the Provincial Outreach Therapy Program to join our Therapy Services Team. Therapy Services at the BC Centre for Ability includes the Provincial Outreach Therapy Program, the Early Intervention Therapy Program, the North Shore School Occupational Therapy Program, the Community Brain Injury Program, and SET-BC. The Behaviour Specialist will be working as part of a team to deliver behavioural support to communities around the province that are rural, remote or underserved. This position will work with an internal team that may include a Coordinator, a Physiotherapist, a Speech Language Pathologist, and an Occupational Therapist. The internal team will provide both in-person and virtual support to communities around the province that may include direct service, mentorship or support to the existing team in the communities. This position involves and requires collaborative innovation and learning, to build and maintain purposeful connections and relationships with community leaders, families, local agencies across British Columbia. The employee should understand the unique context of working in remote and rural regions of the province to meaningfully supporting children and families of Indigenous ancestry.

Requirements

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)-an accredited graduate degree, proof of coursework in behaviour analysis and a supervised period of practical experience
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, Psychology, or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) from an accredited post-secondary institution
PRACTICES WITH A COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE PRACTICE AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
ENGAGES IN PARENT AND CAREGIVER COACHING TO DELIVER AND IMPLEMENT BEHAVIOUR PLANS
DEMONSTRATES A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN FROM THE HOST COMMUNITY AND PRACTICE CULTURAL HUMILITY
STRONG COLLABORATOR WHO DEVELOPS EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
PROVEN COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION AND CONSULTATION SKILLS
ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING
ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS PART OF A TEAM
PROVEN ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED
ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGE AND EMBRACE NEW TECHNOLOGY
COMPETENCY USING A VIRTUAL PLATFORM, ELECTRONIC CLIENT RECORD SYSTEM AND WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
REGISTRATION WITH PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BODY OR CERTIFICATION BOARD
VALID CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
VALID BC DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH RELIABLE USE OF A CAR FOR WORK WITH BUSINESS INSURANCE
PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION
PHYSICAL ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION
ABILITY TO TRAVEL LOCALLY AND WITHIN BC FOR UP TO A WEEK AT A TIME

Nice To Haves

A minimum 2-years’ experience working in pediatrics is preferred
Previous experience working in rural, remote or indigenous communities is an asset

Responsibilities

Provide education and implement behavioural and therapeutic programs using a coaching approach to increase participation at home and in the community
Administer, conduct, evaluate and supervise behavioral assessments which aid in the designing of positive behaviour support plans
Use Evidence Based Practice and a Family Centered approach to deliver behavior services
Use a Trauma Informed approach to deliver services
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support children and families in their communities
Provide mentorship and education to colleagues around the province
Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, medical liaison meetings, and in-services
Maintain up to date records that meet agency and regulatory body requirements
Travel to communities throughout the province, frequency based on the needs of the community
Collaborate with community partners
Undertake additional responsibilities as directed