Behaviour Technician

**Location**: North Vancouver, BC

**Job Type**: Full-Time

**Salary**: $28.00-$29.00 per hour plus benefits.

**About Us**: At Hollyburn Family Services, we embody a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We believe in providing every employee the chance to build on their strengths, to discover new skills and to develop their career path with us whether you have just joined us, or have been with us for many years. If you’re ready to take your next career step with us, check out the opportunity below.

**Position Summary**: The Behaviour Technician leads the therapeutic home team in implementing client-specific behaviour support and safety plans. This key leadership role works under the direction of the Program Supervisor to provide role modeling, training, clinical direction, and facilitate skill development for the front line team. The Behaviour Technician oversees data collection and supports the team in adjusting treatment approaches to ensure client success. This role also involves attending integrated case management meetings to present on client needs, data, and progress.

**Hours**: This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week, Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with complex mental health and behavioural challenges
- Ability to set strong boundaries and build appropriate rapport with individuals with ASD
- Clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
- Current First Aid/CPR training (we will train those who require this)
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or MANDT Training (we will train those who require this)
- Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination record
- _ Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry_

**Skills**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with challenging behavior, strategy development, advocacy, community networking, and life skills management.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with community resources.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist Program Supervisor in maintaining client files.
- Support client intakes, transitions, and discharges in collaboration with the Clinical Manager and team.
- Conduct observations and collect necessary data.
- Analyze data with the Clinical Manager to make appropriate recommendations.
- Lead the implementation of client behaviour support and safety plans.
- Monitor client programs and oversee data tracking.
- Present client progress at ICMs and school IEP meetings; provide updates to parents and professionals.
- Maintain client’s visual schedules, create social stories, update PECS, and ensure team consistency.
- Communicate with the Clinical Manager and Program Supervisor to ensure behaviour support plans are implemented and updated regularly.
- Assist in preparing client progress reports.
- Coach frontline team members to develop appropriate skills for client success.
- Attend safety planning meetings, program meetings, and staff meetings as required.
- Consult with the Clinical Manager regularly.
- Attend supervision meetings as requested.

Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:

- Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
- Professional development and advancement within our ever growing organization
- 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
- Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days
- Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary
- Tuition reimbursement and subsidies for professional development (e.g. conferences, seminars, courses)
- And more