Behaviour Interventionist

'''Responsibilities'''
- Provide direct support to neurodivergent individuals
- Implement behaviour support plans and interventions as directed by the supervisor
- Assist individuals in developing and practicing self-regulation and mindfulness strategies
- Monitor and document individual progress and skills development
- Uphold to True Colours principles of safety, transparency and connection.
- Independently tack up a horse in both English and Western
- Read horse’s non-verbal communication and ensure safety to learner and horse at all times
- Adept at equine management and safety
- Must have and obtain valid Horse Council BC
- Criminal record check for vulnerable youths is mandatory.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities

'''Experience'''
- Previous experience working with neurodivergent children and youth is preferred
- Familiarity with behaviour support plans and interventions is an asset
- Experience in data collection is an asset
- Act with empathy first in challenging situations. Ability to remain calm, kind and reassuring in challenging situations

This position will require you to implement behaviour intervention strategies under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). These strategies include implementing individualized programming, following behaviour support plans, adapting ABA programs to equine-assisted activities, and data collection for neurodivergent children and youth. Experience in ABA or Equine Assisted Learning is not mandatory but is an asset. Training will be provided to you by senior staff and our BCBA.

If working with horses and helping children sounds like the career for you, we may have a place for you at True Colours. Set your own hours with our flexible schedule. After school availability is a priority.

Thank you,

We look forward to hearing from you.

Jake,

COO, Manager of Relationships and Development.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 1 - 10 per week

**Salary**: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Chilliwack, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Chilliwack, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person