[25-044] Manager of Behaviour Intervention Services

SOURCES; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Canada is seeking a Manager of Behaviour Intervention Services to oversee the BASIC and Independent Living Skills Programs. This role entails direct team management, service quality assurance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance youth independence and skills. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background and expertise in positive behavior strategies, coupled with excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

100% employer paid extended health and dental

Pension plan

Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s level education, preferably in social sciences.
• Confidence in a leadership role and directing others.
• High competence in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and evaluating program quality.
• Providing orientation and training to staff.
• Liaising with community partners and program stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independence

Positive Behaviour Support Strategies

Education

Bachelor's in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Manager of Behaviour Intervention Services

Location: Prince George, BC

Hours: Full-time, 30 hours/week

Salary: $34.51/hour

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for someone who is interested in working as a Manager of Behaviour Intervention Services to join our Sources BASIC Program and Independent Living Skills Program! The Manager of Behaviour Intervention Services oversees specific aspects of the BASIC program and Independent Living Skills Program in conjunction with the Director of Sources North. Staff provide direct one-to-one teaching to youth in their home and community; to help the youth learn the skills they need to increase their independence and assist them in transition into adulthood. The Manager of Behaviour Intervention Services will work as a part of an interdisciplinary team consisting of a Behavioural Consultant and Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst. This individual must possess strong interpersonal skills; work well in a collaborative team environment while possessing excellent communication skills.

About Sources

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

About Sources Independent Living Skills Program & BASIC Program

The Programs provides youth in Prince George life skills, transition support and navigation. The Services are based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. The Programs are designed to cover a wide range of services to assist individuals with strengthening and further developing identified areas within independent life skills, life transitions, and navigating through areas of life, their community, social situations a youth may require assistance with. The Youth Care Worker and Behaviour Interventionist staff provide one-on-one intervention. This service is provided by qualified and highly trained Youth Care Workers and Behaviour Interventionists directly supervised by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts. The focus person will work with a Youth Care Worker or Behaviour Interventionist who is specifically trained to implement an individualized intervention plan to teach new communication skills, functional skills, life skills, or address any skill deficits that the focus person may have. The Youth Care Worker or Behaviour Interventionist will also be responsible for taking data to monitor and ensure effective skill development. These one-on-one services can take place in our Centre, in the community or in the focus person’s home. One on one intervention provided through the Life Skills program and the BASIC Program is evidence based best practice in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Description Of Position

Reporting to: Director of Sources North

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the overall quality of service delivery of the program.
• Providing orientation, training, work direction, and guidance to Youth Care Workers and Behaviour Interventionists both during onboarding and throughout.
• Engage in performance management and coaching.
• Ensuring that clients’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are being met and directly assists clients in enhancing quality of life and personal life goals.
• Ensure that all OH&S, Policy and Procedures, Accreditation regulations, and all other relevant governing obligations are being adhered to by the program and staff team.
• Reporting on program outcomes annually and actively participating and leading in progressive quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring and adhering to the financial budget within the program.
• Oversee the continual improvement of staff team through ongoing professional development and education.
• Maintaining a safe work environment for both staff and service users alike, including following and monitoring all positive behavior support strategies as they apply to clients in service. This includes being confident and familiar with Non-Violent Crisis Intervention material to guide and teach staff effectively in adhering to concepts taught.
• Liaise and maintain professional relationships with parents, clients, community partners, and various other program stakeholders.
• Keep organized, detailed, and confidential records on a database system using clear, professional, and objective language.
  
  

Physical Demands Of Job

• Lifting/pulling/pushing - 25%, Walking/moving around - 25%, Sitting - 50%, Time outside - 0%
  
  

Cognitive Demands Of Job

• Independent work - 50%, Task memorization - 0%, Changing priorities/deadlines - 25%, Writing/reading - 25%
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum bachelor’s level of post-secondary education (preferably in social sciences)
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the Positive Behaviour Support Sector
• Ability to work independently.
• Confidence and competence with being in a leadership role, including directing others and holding others accountable regarding performance and professional conduct
• Strong working knowledge of positive behavior support strategies as well as general knowledge of one-on-one services for Children & Youth
• High competence level in clear and concise verbal and written communication, including an excellent skillset in writing and editing reports as well as general communications to various stakeholders including families, funders, and community partners
• High proficiency level in using Microsoft Office applications and technology applications in general
• Willingness to gain additional knowledge and education is an asset
• Effectively communicate professionally, verbally, and written in English
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
• A clear Criminal Record Check
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and clean driver's abstract
  
  

Benefits

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Other Benefits (if Applicable)

• 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
  
  

Closing date: May 9, 2025

Internal candidates will be contacted by: May 16, 2025