Behaviour Consultant

Upper Fraser Valley Neurological Society; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages under the HSA Collective Agreement

Extended health, dental and vision benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Upper Fraser Valley Neurological Society is hiring a Behaviour Consultant in Abbotsford to provide behavioral support services for children and families. This permanent, part-time role requires a Master's degree and experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis, focusing on individual needs.

Join a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment, offering competitive wages, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, Special Education or Psychology with training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in planning interventions for children with developmental delays.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to identify clients for Behaviour Consultation Services.
• Conduct behavioural assessments as needed for clients.
• Develop and document intervention plans and strategies in collaboration with families.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Child development understanding

Family-centered practice knowledge

Education

Master's degree in education, Special Education, or Psychology

Job description

Who We Are

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, close to nature and city, with many opportunities for outdoor and leisure activities.

We acknowledge that we provide our services on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Stó:lō and Nlaka’pamux peoples.

We are a community-based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children and youth with support needs and their families.

Our work focuses on child development – supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff, and our community.

We believe in “Helping Kids Shine”.

About the Opportunity

This position works under the general supervision of the Department Leader – Family Services and is responsible for providing behavioural support services to children and families as part of an integrated Early Intervention team. Working collaboratively with FVCDC team members, community partners, and parents/caregivers, the Behaviour Consultant completes behaviour assessments, develops individualized goals and intervention plans, implements evidence-informed behavioural strategies, monitors and documents client progress, and contributes to the overall service plan for each child and family.

Position Type: Permanent, Part Time

Classification: HSPBA (DASW) Schedule I, P1

FTE: 0.6 (The posted FTE is the anticipated FTE and may be subject to change based on the final FTE approved for the program.)

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with integrated Early Intervention team and community partners to identify clients/families who would benefit from Behaviour Consultation Services.
• Provide a behavioural assessment, when needed, for identified clients, using a family-centered, strengths-based approach.
• Develop, document, implement, monitor, and update Intervention Plans for clients in collaboration with the family and integrated Early Intervention team.
• Develop behaviour management strategies and provide child-specific training and hands‑on demonstration of behaviour interventions for Parents/Caregivers, FVCDC team members and community partners.
• Provide support to the Therapy Assistant in implementation of a client’s Intervention Plan.
• Contribute to quality improvements of the Early Intervention team, which includes collaborating with team members in the development and evaluation of written procedures, standards, and client materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, Special Education or Psychology with advanced, specialized training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Certified or eligible to be certified RASP category A or BCBA certification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in assessment, planning intervention and working directly with children with challenging behaviours and developmental delays.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a Class 5 driver’s license.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to foster professional inter-disciplinary teamwork.
• Effective and professional written and oral communication, including strong listening skills.
• Exhibited aptitude in time management, task prioritization and organization.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of child development and the impact of diverse abilities on development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of family-centered practice and relationship-based interventions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize and facilitate workshops, meetings, groups, etc.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

Why Join FVCDC?

• Competitive wages under the HSA Collective Agreement.
• Extended health, dental and vision benefits.
• Municipal Pension Plan.
• Paid winter holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave and special leave provisions.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Flexible work practices.
• Employer-provided laptop and work cell phone.
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.
• Free on-site parking.

Travel Requirements

This position involves travel throughout the Fraser Valley to provide services in homes, childcare settings, community locations and FVCDC offices. Work-related travel time and mileage are reimbursed in accordance with Centre policies. This position is based in Abbotsford/Mission.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

FVCDC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and Indigenous identity.