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The Opportunity

Insight Behaviour Support Services (Insight BSS) provides specialized clinical services for adults and children within the developmental services sector. Individuals that we support are typically dual diagnosed (e.g., development need and a mental health diagnosis) and reside in a small group home (‘program’), a family home, or are living independently. A typical program includes between two to four individuals who are supported 24 hours a day 7 days a week by direct support workers.

The Supervised Behaviour Technician (SBT) works as part of a multi-disciplinary, professional, support-based model to deliver individualized behaviour-based treatments plans for individuals with social, emotional, psychological and behavioural challenges. Important to note is that supported individuals can engage in high rates of behaviours such as aggression and self-injury. The successful candidate must be comfortable with these behaviours.

The SBT works closely with a variety of other roles including direct support workers (DSWs), Registered Behavioural Analysts (RBAs), psychologists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, schools, and other community placements. Our ideal candidate has the ability and willingness to collaborate effectively with these stakeholders along with agency partners and the families of our supported individuals to help our supported individuals achieve their developmental goals.

Job Responsibilities

Insight BSS provides supervision for this role through an on-staff RBA. At the discretion of the RBA, the SBT will undertake the following tasks.

Measurement

• Prepare and implement the rigorous collection of data regarding behaviours and environment under direction of the RBA
• Enter data and update graphs
• Describe behaviour and environment in observable and measurable terms

Assessment

• Conduct preference assessments
• Assist with individualized assessments and functional assessments in all developmental domains under direction of the RBA

Skill Acquisition

• Identify and prepare individualized skill acquisition protocols under direction of the RBA
• Implement skill acquisition protocols with children and adults, both individually and in small groups under supervision and direction of the RBA

Behaviour Reduction

• Identify and describe individualized behavioural protocols and positive behavioural interventions utilizing the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis under the direction of the RBA
• Implement treatment protocols under supervision of the RBA

Documentation and Reporting

• Communicate effectively with and actively seek clinical direction from the RBA
• Document and report on the supported individual's developmental progress in an objective, accurate, and timely manner
• Identify existing obstacles that hinder or preclude treatment
• Participate in regular clinical team meetings and assist in the development of creative solutions to individual and programming challenges
• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace data collection, storage, transportation, and documentation requirements

Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice

• Ensure the supported individual's environment is healthy and safe
• Actively coach, educate and train direct support workers using strategies such as Behaviour Skills Training (BST)
• Collaborate effectively with direct support workers as well as clinical and administrative team members to ensure high-quality, well-integrated care for supported individuals
• Maintain positive working relationships within the organization as well as with external stakeholders such as community professionals
• When requested by the RBA, support positive relationships with external agencies and family members
• Contribute positively to the ongoing growth and development of the organization
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with allied health professionals (e.g., educators, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists etc.)
• Comply with our organizational philosophy and policies as well as applicable legislation

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Post secondary education in relevant field
• Experience in the social services field, particularly in residential treatment for developmental adults and/or children with complex developmental needs, autism spectrum disorder, Schizophrenic spectrum disorders, mental illness, and dual diagnosis
• Experience with behaviours such as aggression and self-injury.
• Experience with and sound knowledge of MCCSS regulatory requirements – mainly Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 (SIPDDA) and Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) – along with Quality Assurance Management (QAM) requirements related to residential programs is an asset
• Must be in good standing regulatory bodies as required
• Ability to help develop and implement intervention strategies and programs
• Experience and comfort with staff training and support and providing feedback/direction
• Experience working in a team setting is an important aspect of this position
• Strong interpersonal skills that will support collaboration with a team of caregivers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

If this position interests you and the list of requirements matches your experience, we would like to see your resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Insight is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00-$37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• This position requires you travel between locations. Do you have a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle?

Experience:

• Complex Special Needs - Dual Diagnosis: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person