Behaviour Interventionist | Permanent Part Time - #2255

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job Training

Educational and training opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a part-time Behaviour Interventionist to work in the Early Years service area. The role involves home-based support for infants to six years old and partnering with families to promote development.

Start date December 01, 2026; schedule Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for 22.5 hours weekly. Wage is $32.02–$35.52 per hour under the collective agreement; union membership is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a field related to child development or equivalent.
• ABA certification or specialized training in behavioural intervention.
• Experience with neurodivergent clients, including ASD.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based services to infants (birth to six years) with developmental delays or at risk.
• Support families to optimize child development and participation in activities.
• Collaborate with caregivers to implement strategies and measure progress.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Degree in child development or related field

ABA Certification

Experience with neurodivergent clients (ASD)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

TEAMS/Zoom

Job description

Is shaping the minds of the next generation part of your life’s calling? Developmental Disabilities Association has an immediate opening for a Behaviour Interventionist. The Behaviour Interventionist uses and promotes a family centered approach and works in partnerships with parents and/or caregivers to develop useful strategies for the child. The Behaviour Interventionist is a dedicated and knowledgeable member of a comprehensive organization-wide support team.

Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community.

Job Title: Behaviour Interventionist | #2255
Service Area:Early Years
Location:Vancouver, BC
Start Date:December 01, 2026
Term/Status: PermanentPartTime
Schedule/Hours:Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday // 22.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $32.02 - $35.52 as per collective agreement

The Role:

The Behaviour Interventionist makes a significant contribution to children and families by providing home-based services to infants’, birth to six years of age, who are experiencing developmental delays or considered to be at risk of delays. Behaviour Interventionists assist families to optimize their child’s development and support meaningful participation in activities.

What We Offer:

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• On-the-job Training
• Educational and training opportunities
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment
• Flexible work schedules

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Degree in a field related to child development, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Specialized training related to behavioural intervention – Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certification.
• Specialized training related to work with neurodivergent clients (including ASD)
• One year professional experience in the field of training.
• Community-based experience involving child and family services.
• Experience with electronic record keeping and data-base file management.
• Computer fluency: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, virtual platforms such as TEAMS, Zoom.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & vehicle required
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

*This position requires Union membership.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.