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Job description:

Position Title: Behaviour Consultant (BCBA/BCaBA)

Location: Cowichan, BC

Position Type: Part-Time, Self Scheduling

Hours: 5-10 hours per week, with the potential to grow

Wage: Competitive wages ranging from $43 to $55 per hour for certified BCBAs/BCaBAs and $30 to $38 per hour for BC Practicum Students. Starting wage is determined based on credentials, education, relevant professional experience, and demonstrated performance and professional qualities.

Posting Summary:

At Pivot Point, Behaviour Consultation is provided as part of an interdisciplinary team of Social Workers, Clinical Counsellors, Transition Coordinators, Behaviour Interventionists, Families and community supports. Behaviour Consultants lead all ABA related programming on a case-by-case basis, providing support and direction to families and front-line staff who execute these behavioural programs.

Are YOU looking for a rewarding job helping others improve their quality of life?

Do YOU have BCBA/BCaBA certification or are you working towards this?

Do YOU have a strong knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and relevant disorders?

Can YOU provide initial and ongoing assessments of a client’s behaviour, needs, and functional abilities?

Can YOU work in many age groups including Early Intervention, School-Age, and or Adults?

Can YOU develop and document therapeutic intervention plans for clients directly related to assessment results and based on industry best practice and train families and caregivers, and staff in implementing these interventions?

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess client’s needs through family interviews & review of documents
• Develop an Individualized Service Plan summarizing client’s context, your “case conceptualization”, goals, and specific recommendations to reach those goals
• Assist the family with determining the behavioural priorities
• Directly observe and gather data on those behaviour(s)
• Conduct functional and skill assessments?
• Develop and write behavioral intervention programs using behavioural principles andprocedures.
• Train team members on data gathering and implementation of the intervention programs using hands-on, role-play, etc.
• Monitor the ongoing program implementation and recommend program adaptations accordingly
• Maintain regular contact with the family and team members
• Abide by the agencies policies and procedures and follow the code of ethics of the Behaviour Analyst’s Certification Board
• Keep abreast of current literature and research in the field
• Attend staff meetings and other training opportunities

Qualifications:

An acceptable combination of an undergraduate or Master’s degree in a relevant field combined with experience working with and training others in the areas of behavioural psychology, assessment techniques, treatment design and implementation.

• BCBA/BCaBA certification needed or working towards board certification is a must
• We seek candidates with the following experience and education:
• Strong knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and relevant disorders
• Experience working with people who have behavioural challenges
• A strong commitment to the philosophy of people with challenges who are living and working in the community
• RASP (Registry of Autism Service Providers) designation (Level “A/B”) or qualifications to gain this designation
• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in a related area of study including
• Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Early Childhood Education
• Child and Youth Care
• Psychology or Social Work
• Special Education
• Community Support Worker

We also seek candidates with the following qualities:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with an emphasis on self-initiative, patience, maturity and tact
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise with families and other professionals in fostering a team atmosphere
• Ability to teach and transfer behavioural skills effectively
• Adaptability and flexibility in working with families with a variety of needs
• Ability to act decisively and proactively in a wide variety of situations
• Ability to manage stress
• Strong administrative, organizational and time-management skills

Working Conditions

• Willingness to work with clients who may exhibit challenging behaviors, including aggression.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols, including de-escalation techniques, regular team check-ins, and MANDT training.
• There is potential for workers to experience verbal aggression, such as swearing, or physical aggression, which could result in injury.
• Willingness to work within family homes and community settings (includes paid travel time within city limits)

Why join the Pivot Point team?

Pivot Point specializes in intensive therapeutic interventions for children, teens and adults with Autism and other diverse abilities. This might be YOUR opportunity to join a comprehensive clinical team in your community, so you can move YOUR career to the next level. With a passion for helping those with developmental disabilities, your professional development will be supported through:

• Opportunities for supervision of all practicum hours towards Board Certification (BCBA or BCaBA) and/or RASP (Registered Autism Service Provider) designation
• Behaviour Interventionist training
• Non-Violent Crisis Physical Intervention (NVCPI) training
• Continued Professional Development through monthly clinical meetings
• Free workshops that qualify for BACB Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

If you have a strong desire to create positive change for others, you enjoy a multidisciplinary approach, and you have a background in behavioural psychology, counselling / mental health as well as an understanding of how to use Positive Behaviour Supports, join Pivot Point so we can work together to create positive change!

Pay: $30.00-$55.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Please provide a list of your completed post-secondary education.
• Do you have BCBA/BCaBA certification or are you working towards one?
• Are you willing to work part-time with the hours range listed in the job posting?
• Do you currently reside within commuting distance of Cowichan, BC?

Work Location: In person