Board Certified Behaviour Analyst

OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre; Penticton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation pay

Professional development

Wellness programs

Team building

Job summary

OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre in Penticton, BC is hiring two BCBAs to meet growing demand. Join a not-for-profit clinical team delivering intervention and support to children and youth with developmental needs.

We offer a collaborative, family-centered environment in a role with 37.5 hours weekly and travel to outlying communities. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assess skills, develop and monitor behavior plans, and coach families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field.
• Current BCBA certification.
• RASP eligibility status.
• Criminal Record Check satisfactory.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess children's skills across play, cognition, safety, and behavior.
• Develop and monitor individualized behaviour intervention plans.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, and provide interventions.
• Provide staff training and mentorship.
• Coordinate, lead, or co-lead educational groups for children, youth, and caregivers.
• Deliver parent coaching using a family-centered approach.
• Provide culturally safe, inclusive care.
• Participate in on-site work, school visits, community outreach, and home services.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships within the organization and community.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Time management

Communication skills

Organized

Clinical judgment

Positive Behavior Support Plans

Education

Master’s degree in ABA

BCBA certification

RASP eligibility

Criminal Record Check

BC Driver’s License

Job description

Hiring 2 Skilled BCBA’s to Meet Our Growing Demand

Board Certified Behaviour Analysts

Role: Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Responsible to: Early Intervention Supervisor & Autism Intervention Supervisor

Status: 2.0 FTE – Full-Time Permanent (37.5 hours per week) or .8 opportunity

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 8:30 – 4:30 or 9:00 -5:00 with some flexibility in hours

Location: Penticton, BC with some travel to outlying communities

Classification: Wage Schedule I – HSA

Compensation & Benefits

$44.85 to $56.02 hourly, based on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Vacation Payable
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Wellness initiatives and team-building activities

About Okanagan-Similkameen Neurological Society

The OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre is a vibrant, not-for-profit organization providing clinical intervention and support services to children and youth with a variety of developmental supported needs. We work in a family-centered, child-focused environment and enjoy close community partnerships. We are continuously evolving to reflect best practices of intervention. We are looking for someone who operates with a high level of detail and organization. This role will give you the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and will require that you represent our Centre’s mission, vision and values with spirit and professionalism. Our team is passionate, supportive, and driven by a shared vision.

Our Vision

At OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre, we envision compassionate communities where every child and youth get what they need to thrive.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking team members who believe in clinical collaboration and knowledge sharing. A clinician who practices effective partnerships with families and has strong communication skills and pediatric clinical passion. OSNS emphasizes employee wellness, professional growth, and development. We hire character and train skills; mentorship is available. Join our team of BCBA's, TherapyAids and Behaviour Interventionists.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside clinical and non-clinical staff
• Assess children’s skills in areas such as play, cognition, safety, and behavior
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behaviour intervention plans in partnership with Behaviour Interventionists (BIs) and families
• Conduct screenings, assessments, and provide evidence-based interventions
• Provide staff support, training, and mentorship as needed
• Coordinate, lead, or co-lead educational groups for children, youth, and caregivers
• Deliver parent coaching and consultation using a family-centered approach
• Provide culturally safe, inclusive, and sensitive care
• Participate in a variety of service settings, including on-site work, school visits, community outreach, and home-based services
• Foster and maintain strong collaborative relationships within the organization and the broader community
• Perform other related duties as required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to build and sustain effective, collaborative, and therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and community partners
• Strong time management skills in a fast-paced, play-based clinical environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, professionalism, and competence
• Experience preparing Positive Behaviour Support Plans

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or a related field
• Current certification as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
• Registered with or eligible for the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Valid BC Driver’s License

Why Join OSNS?

The OSNS values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an environment of respect, care, and trust. Our hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. We welcome all applicants to consider our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

Located in the beautiful Okanagan, Penticton is the home of award-winning beaches, world-class ski resorts, parks, lakes, orchards and wineries around every corner, offering activities all year round. Visit

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