[26-033] Assistant Behavior Consultant

Position: Assistant Behavior Consultant

Location: Prince George

Hours: 35 hours a week

Salary: $29.87

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a full-time permanent Assistant Behavior Consultant to join our Behavior Analysis and Consultation team.

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

The Assistant Behaviour Consultant offers a full range of consultation and support services to families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including conducting intake assessments, Functional Behaviour Assessment, designing Positive Behaviour Support Plans, hands on training to parents and support staff, evaluation of program success and follow-up with families after service.

Reporting to: Manager of Behaviour Services-Sources North 

General Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based caregiver training in group or individual settings.
• Maintain a caseload and provide direct services to families referred to the program.
• Collect/monitor/record data and review client progress with analyst and other team members.
• Develop, teach, and demonstrate the strategies of the program.
• Case management and report writing.
• Write accurate session notes and maintain files.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Communicate with other professionals to provide wrap around care support.

Program-specific Responsibilities:

• Use of personal vehicle.
• Willingness to travel.

Physical Demands of Job:

• Walking/Moving Around - 25%, Sitting - 75%, Time Spent Outdoors - 25%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

• Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 100%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 75%, Reading/Writing - 100%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (ex: Special Education, Educational Psychology, Behavioural Sciences).
• One years’ experience conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments resulting in the creation of a Positive Behaviour Intervention Plan with people with behaviour challenges.
• Currently pursuing BCBA credentials with a planned end date.
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to travel for work.
• Ability to use a reliable personal vehicle for work.

Benefits:

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Other benefits:

• 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Closing Date: Until filled.

Internal candidates will be contacted by Manager of Behavior Support Services