Behaviour Specialist
2 weeks ago
_**Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM**_
**Position Description**
**Behaviour Specialist Role**
The Behaviour Specialist work with clients who exhibit complex behaviors related to ADHD, FASD, GDD, Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Tourette’s Syndrome or other developmental disabilities.
Behaviour specialists assess a client’s behavior using standardized developmental tests and observation. They design behavioural, skill teaching or intervention programs to mitigate destructive behaviours and celebrate positive ones.
Behaviour management specialists also provide advice and support to families, caregivers or community organizations (such as a school) in managing a client’s behaviour.
**Duties and Expectations**
- Responsible for creating and updating Wellness Support Plans for all clients;
- “Staff Training and Development”: The Behaviour Specialist is expected to train staff on any and all behaviour techniques to be used with clients, comprehensive delivery of which is to be aimed at adult learners and frontline staff;
- Create, assist in the creation of, and implement the monitoring and evaluation of individual and group interaction programs;
- Conduct assessments of clients (such as Risk Assessments), and related therapeutic interventions (such as those detailed on the Wellness Support Plans, regulation plans, ISP-IPPs)
- Seek appropriate guidance from resident Psychologist regarding any and all assessment and therapeutic interventions;
- Maintain electronic records of all formal and informal contact with clients in the Entrust Portal and LogBook while maintaining confidentiality;
- Professional Development; as this is an evolving field, the behaviour specialist is expected to keep abreast of new developments in the field of mental health services, specifically related to those with developmental disabilities;
**Education and Experience**
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, or in a related field, along with a minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience directly supporting adults and youth with complex developmental disabilities.
- Police Clearance and AB Youth Intervention Check required along with First Aid/CPR Level C
- Valid AB drivers license and vehicle with liability insurance
**Personal Attributes**
- Integrity and Honesty in all Relationships.
- A relationship builder through communication and demonstration.
- Kind, patient, caring, understanding, mature and trustworthy
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $50,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
**Experience**:
- disability support services: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 drivers license (preferred)
- Police clearance (preferred)
- Child and Youth Intervention Record Check (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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