Behavioural Support Specialist jobs

Behaviour Consultant working with youth and adults.

CBI Consultants has been providing person-centred inclusive practices since 1990. We are committed to full inclusion for persons with disabilities and have provided training and technical assistance to more than 10,000 family members, school personnel, businesses and community living personnel throughout the world.

CBI Consultants is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Applicants who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

CBI Consultants is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

VALUES
We believe that all citizens have the right to be included in their neighbourhood schools and communities, have rich social lives, live in homes of their choosing and have access to fulfilling work for real pay.

OBJECTIVES

• To develop an evidence-based, trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, person-centred positive behaviour plan that emphasizes collaboration and assent for each individual within contract-based time frames
• To collaborate as a team to support an individual
• To collaborate as a team to increase overall quality of life

SUMMARY

The Behaviour Consultant is responsible for conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments and creating Person-Centred Behaviour Support Plans (BSP) for persons with disabilities. You value Excellence, Courage, Integrity, Fairness, and Passion in your work. Behaviour Consultants carry a caseload of individuals who have a variety of support needs, abilities and ages. Additionally, Behaviour Consultants train teams to independently maintain the behaviour support plan with fidelity and write and monitor safety plans as needed.

You will be a key member of a team of passionate professionals committed to inclusion and diversity. You will be a recognized leader in the community you serve, practicing the principles of positive behaviour support and person-centred planning. As a trusted member of the CBI team, you will have a positive impact on people's lives on a daily basis.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Education and relevant experience

• Master’s degree in a related field (Behaviour Analysis, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Disability Studies) or a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Those currently enrolled in a Master's degree program and seeking BCBA certification will be considered
• Three years of experience in a PBS-related field
• BCBA/BCaBA/IBA/QABA certification is an asset
• Strong skills in data collection and analysis, ensuring interventions are individualized and person-centred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an empathetic and patient approach to families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Driver’s license, safe and reliable vehicle
• Private home office
• Willing to work in-person with community team members
• Clearance letter for children and vulnerable adult populations
• Two professional references and one academic reference

DUTIES

• Conduct compassionate, strengths-based assessments to identify clients' challenges and abilities.
• Complete Functional Behaviour Assessment
• Create Person Centred Behaviour Support Plans (BSP)
• Deliver professional report presentations
• Develop, train the team to fidelity, and monitor Safety Plans as needed
• Ability to train and monitor teams and families to implement plans using behavioural skills training
• Maintain well-organized case files (paper and electronic)
• Consistently generate creative, resourceful solutions in crisis situations
• Understand and model person-centred practice
• Promote a collaborative and team-based approach in service delivery decisions
• Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully
• Plan, manage, and lead effective meetings
• Models appropriate behaviour through positive interactions with team members
• Follow CBI Consultants Planning Tools to complete all tasks in assessment, development and implementation, monitoring, and follow up
• Deliver professional report presentations
• Develop, train the team to fidelity, and monitor Safety Plans as needed
• Train team members, including hands-on modelling of techniques
• Stay informed about the latest research and best practices in neurodiversity-affirming ABA and related disciplines.
• Return all incoming correspondence as per CBI policy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Person-Centred planning following the Lifestyle Development Process, including transition planning and goodness of fit for various planning processes (high school to work; home to living in the community; move from parents to paid caregiver)
• Monitor team’s implementation of BSP to ensure fidelity
• Report to funder regarding successes and barriers to implementation of BSP
• Submit billable hours daily, and expenses monthly
• Maintain well-organized client files (paper and electronic)
• Work using technology as efficiently and effectively as possible
• Utilize evidence-based research in report compilation
• Maintain a 90:10 direct-to-indirect billing ratio
• Manage time such that in-office tasks (for example, writing reports) are completed as per contract parameters, and out-of-office tasks (for example, scheduling/attending appointments) are conducted in a professional manner
• Remain professional at all times (externally and internally)
• Attend staff meetings
• Other duties as requested

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours
Position involves working during business hours, evenings, and weekends according to the current case load needs

Benefits

• Starting salary range is $65,149.11 to $79,801.61
• This role includes a competency-based salary increase: Increases to wages are applied following the completion of the demonstration of quality assurance benchmarks. Pro-rated benefits include holiday accrual and extended health.
• Supervision for those pursuing BCBA/IBA/BCaBA certification after probationary period.
• Professional development funds
• Certified Behaviour Analyst development and recertification funds

Other benefits

• Work from home opportunities
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start, 12 paid holidays per year (including two days that can be applied to culturally-significant events and traditions) and paid personal leave days

After 3 months

Extended health care
Vision care
Dental care
RRSP Matching Program
Life insurance

Flexibility

Ability to set own schedule.

Travel

• Although CBI's office is in Burnaby, Behaviour Consultant positions available involve supporting communities within Metro Vancouver, Northern BC or Central and North Vancouver Island (all in British Columbia), travel within those regions is required. Mileage and travel time are paid. Behaviour Consultants require a home office to work from.

Reports to
Consultant Supervisor

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,149.11-$79,801.61 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have or are you enrolled in a BCBA-eligible Master's degree? (REQUIRED)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Behaviour Consulting: 3 years (required)
• Intellectual Disabilities : 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver's licence (preferred)
• BCBA certification (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC