[26-098] Permanent Full-Time Behaviour Consultant

Position: Permanent Full-Time Behaviour Consultant

Location: Lower Mainland (Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Tri-Cities, Surrey, Langley)

Hours: 35 hours per week (with possibility of adding some casual hours)

Salary: Starting at $34.51 per hour

Start Date:  September 18, 2026

We are looking for a Behaviour Consultant to join our Positive Behaviour Support Services team!

The ideal candidate is a flexible and compassionate professional with a deep commitment to supporting neurodiverse children and their families. They combine analytical skill with emotional insight, thrive in dynamic environments, and bring a calm, collaborative presence to complex behavioral challenges.

Our team is kind, supportive, and committed to continuous learning. We value collaboration, regularly sharing resources, knowledge, and experiences to help one another grow professionally and deliver the best possible support to the families we serve.

Our office is located in the heart of Newton, Surrey, within the Sources Community Resource Centre. This welcoming space cultivates a sense of connection, belonging, and shared values centered on community well-being.

About Sources:

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 Behaviour Consultant will offer a full range of consultation and support services to families of school-age children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including assessment of behaviour problems, design, and implementation of programs specific to the needs of the child/youth, hands on training to their parents and support staff and evaluation procedures to determine success of the programs. 

Reporting to: PBSS Program Manager

General Responsibilities:

• Maintains electronic client records.
• Participates in program evaluation and training.
• Ensures that all SOURCES policies and procedures are followed.

Program-specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessment and analysis of behaviour.
• Design and implement strategies tailored to the unique needs of the family.
• Develop visual supports and teaching materials.
• Provide hands-on training and coaching for parents and other support people.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
• Revise and modify intervention programs when expected progress is not observed.

Physical Demands of Job:

• Walking/Moving Around - 25%, Sitting - 75%, Driving - 25%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

• Independent Work - 100%, Task Memorization - 100%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 100%, Writing/Reading - 100%, Communication & Collaboration - 100%

Other Cognitive Demands:

Behavioral Analysis and Assessment; Strategic Planning & Intervention Design; Problem Solving Under Pressure; Resilience.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related area (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Behavior Consultant, where training family members/interventionists and programming for persons with developmental disabilities took place.
• Experience and knowledge in the following areas: Applied Behavior Analysis principles, Functional Behavior Assessment, analysis and design, planning and implementation of individual Behavior Support Plans.
• Experience working with children and youth with challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of Family Centered Positive Behavior Support and the creation of Summary Statements and Competing Pathway Diagrams.
• Ability to create and implement Safety Plans, and monitor or revise the Safety Plan on an as-needed basis.
• Experience with providing parent training to families or other caregivers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; speaking a second language is an asset.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative.
• Experience working with other social service professionals (Social Workers, teachers, therapists).
• Valid BC driver’s license and own vehicle required.
• Ability travel frequently to family homes throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Maintain flexibility in start and end times, with the ability to work 1 to 2 evenings per week as needed to support clients.

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 
• Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program

Closing Date: Sep 18, 2026

Internal candidates will be contacted by: Sept 10, 2026