Behaviour Analyst

Connections Behaviour Consulting is a fast growing company that provides behaviour analytic services to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other exceptionalities in Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding region. We have a strong commitment to providing evidence-based services to our clients and strive to help them reach their full potential. If you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of children, Connections Behaviour Consulting is the right fit for you

**Minimum Qualifications**:
Education, Training, and Experience:

- Possess a minimum of a Masters degree or national equivalent with a major in psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field of study is preferred. Additional certification as a special education teacher, school social worker, or school psychologist in the state of is preferred.
- Have obtained certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as verified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
- A minimum of 5 years experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with various special needs.

Knowledge of:

- Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies
- Learning theories and instructional methods
- Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
- Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
- Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
- Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ABA software platforms
- Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Skills and Abilities to:

- Assess situations and make proper judgments
- Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
- Objectively analyze crisis situations
- Respond quickly to emergency situations
- Handle aggressive and self-injurious behaviors of clients
- Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
- Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff
- Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records
- Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
- Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
- Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
- Supervise clients during treatment sessions

Other Requirements:

- Successful completion of vulnerable sector background check
- Satisfactory reference checks
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

**Job Duties**:

- Oversee ABA home programs and provide parent training and support
- Complete weekly program writing and maintain client’s program book (including writing programs and creating materials)
- Running monthly clinic/progress meetings with parents/guardians
- Conduct behavioral and skills assessments and design treatment programs for clients
- Work with and oversee Senior Therapists and Registered Behavior Technicians to implement individualized treatment plans as per agency standards and BACB requirements
- Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or practice management software (e.g., TheraNest)
- Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
- Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
- Knowledge of medical billing for ABA and navigating insurance is preferred
- Communicate client progress and cases to caregivers and community partners
- Be able to work with a diverse team of professionals to provide the best behavioral services possible to clients
- Attend staff trainings and agency meetings voluntarily
- Other job duties as assigned by the Clinical Directors

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person