Behaviour Specialist, EIT - FTR

BC Centre for Ability•Vancouver, BC

1h•CA$45 - CA$56•Hybrid

About The Position

The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and adults with disabilities and their families, fostering inclusion in all aspects of life. We are looking for a Behaviour Specialist to join our Therapy Services Team. Therapy Services at the BC Centre for Ability includes the Early Intervention Therapy Program, Provincial Outreach 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 families in our Early Intervention Therapy Program. This position will work with regional teams that also include Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Social Workers. The Early Intervention Therapy Program focuses on helping the child succeed in their daily routines and participate in home and community life. The behaviour specialist will work with the interdisciplinary teams to provide services to children within the context of their family and community environments. Effective collaboration, communication, and organizational skills will be paramount for this position. Services will be delivered in family homes, in clinic, community settings, and virtual platforms. Departmental assignments are subject to operational and departmental needs.

Requirements

Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)-an accredited graduate degree, proof of coursework in behaviour analysis and a supervised period of practical experience OR 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-CENTRED CARE
ENGAGES IN PARENT AND CAREGIVER COACHING TO DELIVER AND IMPLEMENT BEHAVIOUR PLANS
DEMONSTRATES A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN ABOUT FAMILIES’ CULTURES AND PRACTICES, AND DEMONSTRATES 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 A 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
PHYSICAL ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Nice To Haves

A minimum 2-years’ experience working in pediatrics is preferred

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 behavioural assessments which aid in the designing of positive behaviour support plans
Use Evidence-Based Practice and a Family-Centred approach to deliver behaviour 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
Collaborate with community partners
Undertake additional responsibilities as directed