Child & Youth Counsellor / Behavioural Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada wm+a Full time

_** RBT 40 hour training available for wm+a associates FREE**_
- **As an Independent Contractor with wm+a, you are part of a team committed to providing evidence-based services and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support**_

NOTE: Interviews may be virtually or onsite.

**Region**: Downtown Toronto

**Availability**: Must have flexible availability and be able to commit to a minimum of 24+ hours of work per week; Weekdays/Weekends - Daytime, afternoon, overnight (Priority to be given to applicants with daytime and / or overnight availability.)

**Settings**: Hospital

**Child & Youth Counsellor /Behaviour Specialist**

wm+a is dedicated to supporting individuals with complex and unique needs. We are looking for dedicated and skilled Child & Youth Counsellors / Behaviour Support Specialists with experience and skills to successfully support our clients and community in a clinical / hospital setting. As part of our wm+a network of Independent Contractors you have an opportunity to coordinate your availability and area of work as it meets your professional objectives and as is aligned with the needs of those we support.

**Responsibilities**:

- Providing individualized and/or crisis supports to children, youth and adults diagnosed with ASD (autism), Developmental Disability, Mental Health Disorder and/or Dual Diagnosis in a hospital setting
- Implementing client specific goals and ISP/BSP; teaching based on principals of ABA and other evidence-based practices
- Work with client in their setting: hospitals / health care setting
- Collect, manage and analyze data/daily documentation relevant to the clients’ specific programs and goals; participate/contribute to case coordination and multi-disciplinary service dialogue.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- A minimum of 2 years of Full-time strong experience supporting complex needs population (ie. ASD / mental health / psychiatry / eating disorder experience would be an asset)
- Community college diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline (CYW, DSW, BA, BST)
- Ability to work independently following an individualized plan (IEP, BSP)
- Critical thinking and sound decision making ability
- Experience in data collection; knowledge of ABA is an asset
- Vulnerable Sector Screening required; VPC accepted if within the last 6 months
- Crisis training (CPI) and Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19 (hospital requirement)
- Team commitment: 24-hour access to support when needed
- Technical infrastructure: online scheduling, data and CRM system
- Professional development: clinical training opportunities: ABA, OCD, ADHD, ODD, FASD and more
- RBT (Registered Behaviour Technician) 40-hour online training content available to active associates via alphabeePRO
- In-house mandatory trainings: CPI, SMG, CPR/FA

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**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $24.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE Required incl N95 Masking

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Strong Frontline: 2 years (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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