Positive Behaviour Interventionist

FIREFLY•Kenora, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

FIREFLY is seeking a full-time Positive Behaviour Interventionist to work in our Kenora FIREFLY location. This role involves working directly with children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders or differences. The interventionist will provide evidence-based interventions as outlined in the child/youth’s Behaviour Plan and may also offer parent-direct services. Services are delivered across various settings including homes, schools, and community spaces, requiring strong communication, collaboration, and independence skills. The approach is family-centred, viewing each family as a partner in supporting the child/youth. The role operates under clinical direction and coaching from a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) or Psychological Associate, with administrative direction from the Clinical Manager. FIREFLY is a multi-service, non-profit organization in Northwestern Ontario, designated as a Children’s Treatment Centre, dedicated to supporting families, children, and youth through comprehensive services. They offer services in various locations, including centre-based, community (fly-in and drive-in), schools, pre-school, and child care settings, fostering strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners. FIREFLY collaborates with local First Nation organizations and is committed to building cultural safety.

Requirements

Knowledge of typical and atypical child development.
Experience in early childhood development and an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Enjoys working with children and youth, is creative, and has great play skills.
Experience working with children who may present with challenging behaviours.
Exceptional communication and engagement skills and experience with children and youth with ASD and their families.
Strong knowledge of the community and demonstrates the ability and willingness to collaborate with community partners.
Flexibility and creativity to deliver in-home, school and/or community supports related to the child’s success across environments.
Reliable in sharing the right information at the right time with the right people (which includes risk management, up to date documenting in the child/youth’s electronic record, and data for the purpose of service delivery and funder accountabilities).
Ability to travel between service delivery sites in both urban and rural settings.
You want to work with children, youth and their families.
You want to share your skills, talents and hobbies with an amazing team and have ideas of how to incorporate them into bettering the service we provide to our clients.
You know every child and youth has hidden strengths that you are craving to help expose and build.
You value the concept of teamwork but you’re able to work independently.
You want to be a role model of the vision and values of the Agency: Heart, Reaching Beyond, Empowerment, Sharing & Playing, Accountability.
You generally don’t deal with a lot of conflict but when it arises you are able to mediate and problem solve.
You have a valid driver’s license and are interested in exploring the region by car to deliver service.
You have a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.
You are flexible and appreciate a changing caseload and schedule.
Ability to manage a reasonable workload; effective priority-setting and follow-up.
Role model the vision and values of the Agency.
Value the concept of teamwork and ability to work independently.
Ability to deal with conflict, mediate and problem solve.
Quality of work to meet or exceed Agency specifications.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate, oral and written, in both official languages is an asset.
Registered Behaviour Technician course offered (if required)
Supervision by provided by RBAs

Responsibilities

Understand and implement recommendations from behaviour programs established by the supervising RBA.
Clearly communicate in written and verbal means to the supervising RBA to keep them informed of client progress and development.
Maintain documentation and data records in accordance with agency policy and procedure to support the client's behaviour plan.
Provide an individualized approach to engaging families, staff, and community partners based on cultural/social/emotional needs.
Demonstrate flexibility in work patterns and travel to meet client/agency needs.
Support clients/families in areas such as transitioning between activities, functional routines, communication, play and social interactions, learning and attention, and behavioral self-management.
Identify challenges, gaps, or barriers and productively engage in solution-based discussions with colleagues and supervisors.
Accept and make changes in support of agency initiatives.
Operate from a group perspective, demonstrating respect for team and agency processes.
Recognize the value of diversity within the workplace and strive to contribute to a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment.
Deal proactively with interpersonal or personal matters that could affect own performance or the performance of the team.
Fulfill responsibility for agreements made in collaborative arrangements or team meetings.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope of work and seek out support and resources through supervisors as needed.
Carry out duties in accordance with program guidelines, legislation, and standards of the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board and the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
Meet attendance, punctuality, and accountability standards.

Benefits

Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP).
Professional development opportunities including access to educational websites and opportunity to attend trainings.
Vacation entitlement starting at 4 weeks per year with a gradual increase after 3 years.
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Paid sick leave accrued monthly up to a maximum of 30 days.
Additional paid days off: Wellness Days (3 total per fiscal year) and Community Service and Cultural Days (3 total per fiscal year).
Option to work towards a self-funded leave (i.e. 4 over 5).
Flexibility within the 35 hour workweek to meet the needs of the client and yourself.
Opportunity to bank overtime to be used as additional vacation.
Excellent benefit plan with coverage including health, dental, vision, travel, life insurance and critical illness with 100% of the premiums paid by FIREFLY.
Short and long term disability coverage paid by employee.
Ability to join, contribute, and learn from a multitude of committees that support your progressive attitude including neurodiversity, inclusion, ethics, family engagement, wellness, truth and reconciliation.
A supportive team and great workplace culture.
Training provided.