Manager /behavioral Consultant (Children) Flex

**Employment Opportunity**

**Family Behavioral Consultation Program Children and Youth Services**

**Children’s Behavioral Consultant**

**Employment Type**:
This is a part-time (20 hours per week) manager/consultant position based at the Children and Youth Community Center. Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the families served and program demands.

**Job Summary**:
Many families who have a child with a disability have questions about how best to support their child. Family Behavioural Consultation (FBC) is a support program that helps parents understand their child’s disability, increases their parenting tool kit, and support the overall wellness of their family. FBC is a program offered in partnership between Edmonton Community and Social Services and three Edmonton area agencies, one of which is The Robin Hood Association. The intent is to help parents address specific behaviors exhibited by their child, concerns with their child’s development, to increase/reinforce parent’s skills and strategies in managing their child’s behavior or increasing their child’s skill development. The Children’s Behavioural Consultant, provides vital support to families with their child’s behavior and developmental needs. This role involves initial consultations, assessing family requirements, educating on behavior and development, and collaborating with professionals and families. As well the role includes participating in training, maintaining records, and adhering to policies, all with the goal of improving the lives of these families.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Conduct initial consultation.
- Assess the needs of the family being served.
- Determine if the FBC program is appropriate to meet the family’s needs.
- Educate and provide behavior/developmental guidance techniques and facilitate skill acquisition for families of children with challenging behavior.
- Teach and role model appropriate interventions to parents/guardians.
- Determine if additional supports are required for a family, including a behavioral aid.
- Develop strategies, as required, for the family and Behavioral Aide to implement.
- Monitor and make modifications to the strategies as required.
- Provide ongoing support to families.
- Assist the Program Director with the preparation of semi-annual/annual program monitoring reports for FSCD.
- Complete monthly nominal roll & disperse it to the FSCD Contract Specialist by the 5th of the month.
- When required the Consultant is responsible for ongoing training and supervision of Behavioral/Developmental Aides. Assist with organization and facilitation of Behavioral Aide training.
- Work in collaboration with professionals, FBC Consultants, and disability workers within FSCD.
- Attend regular meetings of FBC Consultants & Disability Services monthly department meeting.
- Work collaboratively with the Program Director to develop appropriate standards and procedures.
- Record and evaluate resources required for effective management of caseload.
- Ensure consistent, open communication with all parties involved.
- Respond to, and document, any concerns of the families being served. Notify the Program Director of those concerns.
- Maintain and renew all personal training and certifications required.
- Follow the procedures and standards as set out in the Robin Hood Association’s Policy and Procedure manual.
- Perform all additional duties related to the position, as assigned.

Organizational Relationships:
The Children’s Behavioral Consultant directly reports to the Director of Children and Youth Services.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Early Child & Youth Care, or any other social services or equivalent degrees.
- Minimum five (5) years direct experience in rehabilitation services, working with children with disabilities and their families.
- Direct experience in behavior support is essential.
- Strong knowledge of child development.
- Experience creating behavioral assessments.
- Experience in development and implementation of behavior/developmental strategies.
- Effective problem solving and crisis management skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Excellent people skills; oral and written communication skills.
- Leadership training and experience supervising front-line staff.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft programs and willingness to learn about new computer programs.
- Current Intervention Record Check and Criminal Record Check.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR.
- A vehicle and valid driver’s license as well as appropriate insurance as outlined in the Robin Hood Association Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Triple P training is an asset or a willingness to peruse this training.