BCBA: Family‑Centered Behavior Analyst (30h/wk)

Nanaimo Child Development Centre Society; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Nanaimo Child Development Centre is seeking a compassionate Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) to support children and youth with developmental and behavioural needs in homes, schools, and community settings. This part-time 0.8 FTE role emphasizes family-centred, neuro-affirming practice and collaborative planning with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified internal applicants receive priority. The position involves developing and evaluating Positive Behaviour Support Plans, coaching

Qualifications

• Registration with RASP as a Behaviour Analyst, Category A, preferred.
• Experience supporting children and youth with developmental, behavioural, emotional regulation, and functional support needs.
• Experience developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans and collaborative support strategies.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary, family-centred, and community-based service models is preferred.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s and youths’ behavioural, emotional regulation, communication, participation, safety, social connection, and functional support needs.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to identify meaningful goals and develop individualized support strategies.
• Develop and evaluate Positive Behaviour Support Plans grounded in family-centred, strengths-based, and neuro-affirming practice.
• Provide evidence-informed consultation, coaching, modelling, and collaborative problem-solving to families, caregivers, educators, childcare providers, staff, and community partners.
• Support children and youth across home, childcare, school, recreation, community, and Centre-based settings.
• Monitor progress and adapt strategies in response to ongoing evaluation, changing needs, and family feedback.
• Participate in case consultations, integrated service planning, team meetings, and collaborative decision-making.
• Support transitions into childcare, school, community activities, and other important environments and routines.
• Coordinate or co-facilitate parent education, therapeutic groups, and skill-building opportunities.
• Contribute to team learning, reflective practice, program planning, and quality-improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, reports, electronic records, and collaborative service plans.
• Ensure services comply with professional, ethical, organizational, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Collaboration & teamwork

Clear communication

Cultural humility

Education

Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

RASP Category A registration

Job description

Nanaimo Child Development Centre is seeking a compassionate Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) to support children and youth with developmental and behavioural needs in homes, schools, and community settings. This part-time 0.8 FTE role emphasizes family-centred, neuro-affirming practice and collaborative planning with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified internal applicants receive priority. The position involves developing and evaluating Positive Behaviour Support Plans, coaching