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**Description**: The Behaviour Intervention Mentor will provide direct support through various proactive strategies and activities aimed at assisting students with the development of social skills and implementing programs that assist in creating an environment conducive to students staying in school. Work will also consist of developing strategies to promote student attendance, promote positive social and communication skill development in students, as well as support the school team in developing positive learning environment initiatives. Work may also include conducting individual or group interventions, support teachers in behaviour management and collaborate with various professionals in the school system and in the community, such as teachers, school psychologists, social workers, probation officers and mental health professionals. The Mentor may participate in case management and case conferencing in the development of intervention plans for behaviour management plans. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary during non-student days and summer months.

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Education

Specific knowledge regarding behaviour and mental health challenges

Knowledge of positive support, behavior management strategies

ABA and crisis intervention is desirable

**Salary**: In accordance with the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees-Professional Support Group Collective Agreement, $2,461.73 bi-weekly.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Subject to the response to this competition, education and/or experience requirements may be changed.