Full-Time Behaviour Interventionist — Family-Centered Support

ARC Programs Ltd.; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

3 weeks paid vacation

RRSP/TFSA contributions

Paid sick days

Job summary

ARC Programs Ltd. in Kelowna is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Interventionist to join the Family Connection Centre. The role involves working with children and youth (0-18) with autism and related needs, delivering PBSPs in home and centre settings, and collaborating with senior staff.

The position offers full-time, permanent hours averaging 37.5 per week, with a focus on community-based, family-centered care and data-driven practice. A BC driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Behaviour Intervention, Autism and Behavioural Sciences, or related Social/Human Services.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient.
• Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates with the Practice Lead, Agency Leadership / Management and administrative personnel in the coordination, implementation and development of program services and agency initiatives.
• Assist with implementing recommended behaviour management strategies and programs.
• Provide in-home or in-centre implementation, consultation, and education with implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs).
• Use positive behaviour interventions to reduce challenging behaviour.
• Work directly with children, youth and their family members to implement PBSPs that may have goals and outcomes to strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, decrease sibling rivalry, and increase skill building.
• Provides a range of support, training, and consultation to improve the child’s development and functioning in areas such as activities of daily living, language and communication, social skills, school, domestic skills and community / leisure / recreational engagement and social emotional skills.
• Follows strategies and recommendations in PBSPs as well as specific programming including teaching procedures and data collection.
• Collaborates with observations, support, training, and consultation from Behaviour Specialists, Behaviour Consultants, and Practice Lead.
• Facilitate child or youth-focused groups designed to improve social skills, communication, life skills and peer relationships.
• Collaborates with involved FCC service providers and community partners to provide comprehensive goal-focused interventions.
• Implement and maintain required case management and clinical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Behaviour Intervention

Job description

ARC Programs Ltd. in Kelowna is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Interventionist to join the Family Connection Centre. The role involves working with children and youth (0-18) with autism and related needs, delivering PBSPs in home and centre settings, and collaborating with senior staff.

The position offers full-time, permanent hours averaging 37.5 per week, with a focus on community-based, family-centered care and data-driven practice. A BC driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.