Behavioural Consultant Assistant

**Behavioural Consultant Assistant**: You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility. **As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.** **Posting ID**: 3800 **Department**: Social & Community Services **Division**: Children's Services **Pay Range**: $31.57 - $39.47 **Job Type**: Temporary < 1 year **Contract Duration**: 8 months **Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week **Work Location**: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville **Employee Group**: OCT **Posting Date**:January 8, 2025 **Application Deadline**: January 17, 2025 **Job Summary**: The Behavioural Consultant Assistant works with children and youth with a developmental disability and/ or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) from 2 - 21 years of age, and their families, in a home, school or community setting. The Behavioural Consultant Assistant works alongside Behavioural Consultants to assist children, youth and families to build their capacity and support their behaviour plans. **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Assists the Behavioural Consultant to provide direct hands-on coaching, modeling and support of specific behaviour strategies to children and youth with developmental disabilities and/or FASD and their families. - Observes and records child/youth behaviour while maintaining regular communication with Behaviour Consultants and families to support desired behavioural outcomes. - Provides support in a variety of settings including in homes, schools, and other community settings. - Supports group facilitation. - Organizes materials such as visuals, binders, and handouts that support behavioural plans and groups. - Works within an integrated team of professionals. - Performs other duties as assigned. **Skills & Qualifications**: - College Diploma in a related field. - Two (2) years of experience working with families and community programs to address the behaviour needs of children and young adults with developmental disabilities and/or FASD. - Strong group facilitation skills. - Knowledge of alternative communication strategies. - Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act. - Fluency in French or a second language other than English would be considered an asset. **Working/ Employment Conditions**: **Working Conditions** - Travel will be required between locations within Halton Region. Must supply own transportation. - Flexibility in working hours will be required. **Employment Conditions** - A valid driver's license. - In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require. - Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting. Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.