Behaviour Assistant

1 week ago

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada VIVA Therapeutic Services Full time $217,000 per year

Behaviour Assistant

We are currently seeking for Behaviour Assistant to join our team in Saint John, N.B. We have permanent (full-time) employment opportunities available.

Our Behaviour Assistant (BA's) are highly valued team members who provide quality intervention, typically one-to-one, to preschool children with autism spectrum disorder. Our BA's support the children and provide individualized, evidence-based programs so that each child reaches their full potential and has enhanced quality of life. Our team members are trained to make a positive and meaningful difference with the children they interact with and their families.

We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Group medical and dental insurance
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Travel expenses
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Cell phone/internet usage allowance

Position Summary:

A Behaviour Assistant works directly with our clients and interacts with their families every day (Monday-Friday). Each direct session is typically 4 hours in length (8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm). Behaviour Assistants implement learning programs that are designed to address personalized learning plan goals (PLP) and training is provided.

Accountabilities include but not limited to:

  • Providing therapy to preschool autistic children based on the Personalized Learning Plan developed by the clinical team using principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Please note: no experience in ABA required; ongoing training and support will be provided.
  • Playing and interacting with children in a fun manner to enable a positive learning relationship
  • Working in family homes, early learning centres and agency-based locations
  • Collecting data and summarizing data for the clinical team to track the client's progress; communicating as needed with your supervisor to ensure continued client learning
  • Providing occasional support to the agency by light housekeeping duties when clients are cancelled or accompanying a fellow Behavioural Interventionist to a session.
  • Following the company's policies and procedures; living our core values
  • Communicating respectfully with parents/guardians, community partners and colleagues
  • Desire to engage in ongoing learning; Being receptive to feedback and implementing suggestions
  • Able to work independently; as well as with the support and supervision of the clinical team (minimum frequency of supervisory visits on a bi-weekly basis)
  • Demonstrating good work ethic (punctual and good attendance)
  • Demonstrating professionalism and adhering to confidentiality

Qualifications and Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have completed a high school education, preferably with some post- secondary education
  • Demonstrates a strong desire to work with autistic children
  • Present a clear criminal record check, vulnerable sector check and Social Development prior contact check.
  • Valid Driver's license and access to a vehicle as travel is required
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset
  • Physically able to play on the floor for extended periods and be able to lift 4-5kg

We thank all applicants for your interest. For more information about VIVA please visit our website at

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance

Work Location: In person

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