Behaviour Support Worker - Temporary full-time

Simcoe County District School Board; Midhurst; On-site; CAD 73,186,000 - 85,170,000; Full time

Job summary

Simcoe County District School Board is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to provide direct student support using Applied Behavior Analysis in school and community settings. The role involves implementing behavior management systems and participating in planning and program delivery with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a two-year college diploma or a relevant university degree, plus experience with students with high special education needs, especially Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Qualifications

• Minimum two year college diploma in Child and Youth Worker, Development Service Worker, Educational Assistant or Social Service Worker OR a University degree in Behaviour Science with related focus.
• Two (2) years related experience with children and youth with high special education needs, especially Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student support through applied behaviour analysis in school and community settings.
• Implement trained behaviour management systems such as BMS and CPI-NVCI.
• Assist in planning sessions, implement program plans and monitor progress.
• Support functional behaviour assessments (FBA) under supervision of Behaviour Analysts.
• Travel within the Board; mileage reimbursement at board approved rate.

Skills

ABA principles

Data recording

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Education

College diploma in Child & Youth Worker

University degree in Behaviour Science

Job description

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER

Temporary - tentative end date June 2027

There is no guarantee of the duration of the temporary assignment

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Behaviour Support Worker. Reporting to the Principals of Special Education and Senior Psychologist/Manager of Clinical Services, the successful candidate will provide direct student support through the application of the principals of applied behaviour analysis and related services to students in school and community settings. The role includes directly supporting students displaying complex behavioural needs (including the ability to implement trained behaviour management systems such as BMS and/or CPI- NVCI), participation in planning sessions, implementing program plans, supporting the completion of functional behavioural assessments (FBA), monitoring progress and changing objectives as needed.

LOCATION

Special Education Services, Itinerant

PRINCIPAL/MANAGER NAME

• Megan Francis
• Tyson Maxwell
• Dr. Bronwen Davis

F.T.E. / SCHEDULE / HOURS

1.0 FTE Temporary

Daily – 7 hours per day.

This position will be paid an additional $2442.10 in compensation per year (prorated based on assignment length). This position will include regular contact with the Principal(s) of Special Education and the Registered Behaviour Analysts .

Salary Range: $29.19 - $33.97 per hour in accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement

Start Date: ASAP

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum two year college diploma in Child and Youth Worker, Development Service Worker, Educational Assistant or Social Service Worker OR a University degree in Behaviour Science in particular those who have a specialty in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Studies, Education, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology;
• Two (2) years related experience working with children and youth who have high special education needs, in particular those who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Preferred

• Completion of a one (1) year post-graduate program in Autism and Behavioural Sciences; or
• Completion of a three (3) year program in Behavioural Science Technology; or
• Previous Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) qualifications.

Pertinent Skills And Experience

• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and coordinating skills;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Experience directly supporting students with complex behavioural needs and implementing necessary behaviour management systems (i.e., BMS, CPI-NVCI);
• Provide modelling and coaching for school teams and implement ABA programs as designed by Behaviour Analyst;
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with field and school staff, colleagues, teachers, service professionals, to support students;
• Ability to use software tools to record and display behaviour data;
• Ability to deliver professional development using a variety of media;
• Support the completion of functional behaviour assessments, under the supervision of Behaviour Analysts;
• Reliable transportation required;
• The nature of this position will require travel within the Board; mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan

is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment.