Behaviour Management Specialist A

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Gander; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services seeks a Behaviour Management Specialist A for Central Zone, Lakeside Homes, Gander. This professional role focuses on proactive, client-centered home-based services, developing and overseeing interventions for challenging behaviours, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The candidate will promote person- and family-centered care, participate in safety initiatives, and require a valid driver license and RCMP/police conduct clearance as part of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or closely related field with major coursework in child development and learning theory.
• Knowledge of individual program planning, functional analysis, program design and ethics.
• Strong oral and written communication, teamwork and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee community-based intervention programs for families and organizations.
• Assess problem behaviours, design and implement programs, and prepare reports.
• Consult with professionals across social services, health and education, and facilitate group sessions.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Behavior intervention design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Job description

Zone: Central Zone
Location: LKH - Lakeside Homes, Gander
Behaviour Management Specialist A
Central Zone - LKH Behavioural MGM
Permanent Full-time
NAPE HP
45752POS

Hours (8 hours, Shift Work, Other Shift; Days, Evenings, Weekends, Nights)

Salary CGHP38 (CAD39.48 - CAD48.17 per hour)

Competition Number VAC0029836

Posted Date 2026-10-05

Closing Date Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

Definition of Work:

This is a professional position providing a unique, proactive service that is home-based and client centred. The Behaviour Management Specialist develops and oversees the delivery of community based intervention programs to assist families and community organizations in meeting the needs of individuals who exhibit very challenging behaviour problems; assesses problem behaviours; designs and implements programs; prepares technical reports; and consults with other professionals in the social services, health and education fields. This position also facilitates group sessions. The successful candidate will be a member of a regional team of Behaviour Management Specialists and will play a role in various interdisciplinary teams. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or closely related field with major course work in Psychology in the areas of child development, learning theory and principles of behavior management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of individual program planning, functional analysis, program design and treatment ethics, and behavior management techniques.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication, management and analytical skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated considerable experience in the design and development of behavioral interventions.
• Use of a private vehicle and valid driver license are a condition of employment.
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (I CARE)
• Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.