Behaviour Consultant

North Coast Community Services Society; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization based in Prince Rupert is seeking a Behaviour Consultant to join their team. The successful candidate will develop and implement behavioural intervention strategies for children and youth, conduct assessments, and provide training to caregivers. A Master's degree in a human services field is required along with experience in Behaviour Assessments. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and potential relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan eligibility

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience conducting Behaviour Assessments and creating Intervention Plans.
• Possesses or is working towards Board Certified Behaviour Analyst credential.
• Clear Criminal Record Review required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate behavioural intervention strategies and programs.
• Provide training to caregivers for successful living in the community.
• Conduct functional and skill assessments and monitor progress.

Skills

Knowledge of neurotypical child development

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Master’s degree in human services field

Job description

Job Title

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANT – Full-time Hourly Wage: $44.54 to $54.52

Location

Prince Rupert

Terms & Hours

Permanent Full Time, Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30, 35 hours per week (evenings, weekends may be required)

Posted & Start Date

Posted: November 2025 – open until filled
Start date: January 2025

Benefits

This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.

THE JOB

The NCCS Family Connection Center offers a variety of programs and services to children, youth, and families in Prince Rupert and the wider geographic area that includes Haida Gwaii. The FCC Behaviour Consultant is a member of a family-centered interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive services to children and youth with support needs (ages birth to 19) and their families. Reporting to the Team Lead for Goal-Focused Services, the Behaviour Consultant develops, implements and evaluates behavioural intervention strategies and programs for children and youth and provides training to caregivers to facilitate successful living in the community. Receiving referrals from the referral/intake team, the Behaviour Consultant conducts functional and skill assessments, develops Intervention Plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, analyzes data, and monitors progress on goals. The Behaviour Consultant coordinates and schedules the work of the Behaviour Interventionists and provides appropriate education and supervision.

THE CANDIDATE

NCCS is looking for an individual who holds the fundamental belief that each individual matters and that quality assessment and intervention services include culturally inclusive and trauma informed practices. As the supervisor of an energetic team providing behavioural intervention services, the successful candidate will bring humanity, support, and guidance to families in need and to staff, as well as a vision of the future that will address complex community needs, including the use of remote service delivery technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services field (e.g. Special Education, Educational Psychology, Behavioural Sciences).
• Two years’ experience conducting Behaviour Assessments resulting in the creation of Intervention Plans or Positive Behaviour Support Plans that incorporates evidence-based intervention for people with behaviour challenges in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Possesses or is working towards Board Certified Behaviour Analyst credential through the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer and contract manager.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of neurotypical child development through age 19 and conditions that contribute to delays in development for children and youth.
• Knowledge necessary to identify needs and supports required when working with families, children and youth with support needs and knowledge of current evidence-based behavioural intervention approaches.
• How to establish and maintain respectful relationships and rapport with staff to provide positive supervision.
• Ability to use standard office information technology and the ability to learn new applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

• Clear Criminal Record Review.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements.
• Class 5 driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and daily access to and use of vehicle.
• Willingness to travel to communities within the region of service delivery, including Haida Gwaii.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits.
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) eligibility.
• Relocation assistance and temporary housing may be available if required.
• Clinical supervision fee reimbursement.

Submit cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encouraging applications from qualified candidates.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.