Supervised Behaviour Therapist

Insight Behaviour Support Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Supervised Behaviour Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves delivering individualized behaviour-based treatment plans for individuals facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various professionals, ensuring high-quality care and support for those with complex developmental needs. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services, especially with developmental adults and children.
• Knowledge of MCCSS regulatory requirements is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor individualized behaviour-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Behavioural Analysis

Crisis Management

Education

Post Secondary Education in Relevant Field

Job description

Insight Behaviour Support Services (Insight BSS) provides specialized clinical services for adults and children within the developmental services sector. Individuals that we support are typically dual diagnosed (e.g., development need and a mental health diagnosis) and reside in a small group home (‘program’), a family home, or are living independently. A typical program includes between two to four individuals who are supported 24 hours a day 7 days a week by direct support workers.

The Supervised Behaviour Technician (SBT) works as part of a multi-disciplinary, professional, support-based model to deliver individualized behaviour-based treatments plans for individuals with social, emotional, psychological and behavioural challenges. Important to note is that supported individuals can engage in high rates of behaviours such as aggression and self-injury. The successful candidate must be comfortable with these behaviours.

The SBT works closely with a variety of other roles including direct support workers (DSWs), Registered Behavioural Analysts (RBAs), psychologists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, schools, and other community placements. Our ideal candidate has the ability and willingness to collaborate effectively with these stakeholders along with agency partners and the families of our supported individuals to help our supported individuals achieve their developmental goals.

Job Responsibilities

Insight BSS provides supervision for this role through an on-staff RBA. At the discretion of the RBA, the SBT will undertake the following tasks.

Measurement

• Prepare and implement the rigorous collection of data regarding behaviours and environment under direction of the RBA
• Enter data and update graphs
• Describe behaviour and environment in observable and measurable terms

Assessment

• Conduct preference assessments
• Assist with individualized assessments and functional assessments in all developmental domains under direction of the RBA

Skill Acquisition

• Identify and prepare individualized skill acquisition protocols under direction of the RBA
• Implement skill acquisition protocols with children and adults, both individually and in small groups under supervision and direction of the RBA

Behaviour Reduction

• Identify and describe individualized behavioural protocols and positive behavioural interventions utilizing the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis under the direction of the RBA
• Implement treatment protocols under supervision of the RBA

Documentation and Reporting

• Communicate effectively with and actively seek clinical direction from the RBA
• Document and report on the supported individual's developmental progress in an objective, accurate, and timely manner
• Identify existing obstacles that hinder or preclude treatment
• Participate in regular clinical team meetings and assist in the development of creative solutions to individual and programming challenges
• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace data collection, storage, transportation, and documentation requirements

Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice

• Ensure the supported individual's environment is healthy and safe
• Actively coach, educate and train direct support workers using strategies such as Behaviour Skills Training (BST)
• Collaborate effectively with direct support workers as well as clinical and administrative team members to ensure high-quality, well-integrated care for supported individuals
• Maintain positive working relationships within the organization as well as with external stakeholders such as community professionals
• When requested by the RBA, support positive relationships with external agencies and family members
• Contribute positively to the ongoing growth and development of the organization
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with allied health professionals (e.g., educators, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists etc.)
• Comply with our organizational philosophy and policies as well as applicable legislation

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Post secondary education in relevant field
• Experience in the social services field, particularly in residential treatment for developmental adults and/or children with complex developmental needs, autism spectrum disorder, Schizophrenic spectrum disorders, mental illness, and dual diagnosis
• Experience with behaviours such as aggression and self-injury.
• Experience with and sound knowledge of MCCSS regulatory requirements – mainly Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 (SIPDDA) and Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) – along with Quality Assurance Management (QAM) requirements related to residential programs is an asset
• Must be in good standing regulatory bodies as required
• Ability to help develop and implement intervention strategies and programs
• Experience and comfort with staff training and support and providing feedback/direction
• Experience working in a team setting is an important aspect of this position
• Strong interpersonal skills that will support collaboration with a team of caregivers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills