Behavioral Support Worker - Child and Adolescents - Mental Health and Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Behavioural Support Worker in Eastern Zone, Prime Brook. The ideal candidate will provide home-based behavioral interventions to children with neurodevelopmental disorders and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. Qualifications include a Child and Youth Diploma and experience with behavioral assessments. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for successful candidates.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 2 years of related previous experience in behavioral interventions.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence-based standards for behavioral intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based behaviour modifications and interventions.
• Participate in functional behaviour assessments.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with neurodevelopmental disorders

Psychoeducation skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies

Competencies in other languages

Education

2-year Child and Youth Diploma Program

Behaviour Interventionist program

Job description

Req ID: 213564
Location: Eastern Zone, Prime Brook
Department: MHA EZ Child & Adolescent Services
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 17-Dec-25

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Child & Adolescent, the Behavioural Support Worker works under the direction of a licensed professional. Provides home‑based behaviour modifications and interventions to children up to 19 years old who are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, Asperger’s, and Tourette syndrome, ADHD, ODD, as well as other comorbid mental health disorders. The role involves collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team, participation in functional behaviour assessments, planning effective behaviour intervention plans, and conducting analysis of behavioural data for clients in the program.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 2‑year Child and Youth Diploma Program and one Behaviour Interventionist program or equivalent program required
• 2 years related previous experience required
• Demonstrated experience working with pre‑school, school age and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders providing behavioural based interventions.
• Experience providing functional behavioural based assessments.
• Knowledge and ability to participate in the planning and implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to provide psychoeducation for problems commonly associated with neurodevelopmental disorders
• Knowledge of evidence‑based standards and practices for behavioural intervention for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Demonstrates professionalism in attitude, dress, and behaviour.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date with all experience, certifications and education.

Hours

• Permanent Full‑Time Position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$34.20 - $41.93 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionised positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.