Behaviour Consultant, BCS

Program:            Behaviour Consultation Services

Position:             Behaviour Consultant

Duration:            Full-Time, Regular

Reason: Replacement

Salary positing is on the established grid and is pro-rated to Canopy’s fiscal year $56,876.88 annually ($31.25 per hour) to $71,967.40 annually ($39.54 per hour)

As a key member of our Behavioural Consultation Services team, The Behaviour Consultant (BC) works as part of the Behavioural Consultation Services (BCS) team to ensure the organization’s vision, mission, core values and strategic directions are developed and implemented. The Behaviour Consultant provides evidence-based behavioural services to empower individuals, caregivers, and partner agencies within the Peterborough, Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge and Northumberland area. The Behaviour Consultant utilizes Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) within a biopsychosocial framework to deliver identified behavior intervention supports. The Behaviour Consultant researches relevant literature and designs, monitors, and evaluates behaviour intervention plans to support desired treatment outcomes in line with the individual’s goals. The Behaviour Consultant’s role is to ensure that best practices are followed and quality service is delivered while enhancing the overall quality of life and independence for individual’s accessing services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced behavioural services and training using Applied Behaviour Analysis within a biopsychosocial framework to individuals, families, service agencies and other settings as requested

• Provide ongoing monitoring and reassessment of intervention strategies and resolve barriers for individual’s goal attainment through adjusting implemented strategies as needed or in consultation with the Clinical Manager or Clinical Supervisor to support newly identified goals, medication changes or new diagnosis as needed.

• Conduct regular reports pertaining to prevention and intervention procedures or environmental modifications including; General Consultations, Individual Training Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, Behaviour Crisis Management Plans, Progress Reports, and Discharge Reports.

• Develop training programs for service users, mediators, and group teaching as required.

• Provide regular workshops, professional development seminars and other training opportunities for the community, caregivers and other developmental service agencies as needed.

• Research and review relevant literature and design for behaviour intervention implementation.

• Ongoing collaboration and clinical direction from the Clinical Supervisor regarding program recommendations and case management support including monthly clinical supervision and additional support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Psychology or Behavioural Science or equivalent.

• Registered Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario qualifications or ability to obtain RBA (Ont.) is an asset.

• 5+ years’ experience in caseload management or short-term consultation experience.

• Experience completing Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) and making related recommendations.

• Demonstrated experience of using best practice in supporting service users.

• Experience working with intellectual/developmental disability populations, which must include 3+ years of experience in the development and implementation of ABA evidence-based programming as a BCBA/RBA or under their direct supervision.

• Direct experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities, dual-diagnosis disabilities, mental health or other diagnoses.

• Direct experience working with children, youth and adults with developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other diagnoses.

• Project management and leadership experience.

• Annual completion of a Criminal Background Check/Declaration, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).

• First Aid CPR Level C and ASIST Training.

• Crisis Intervention Safe Management training.

• Valid G-Class driver’s license for the Province of Ontario, access to reliable transportation and have valid proof of automobile insurance with driving for business purposes and a minimum liability of two million dollars.

• Proven immunizations of two COVID-19 vaccinations

• Completion of OHSA Worker Awareness training, Respect in the Workplace training, Mental Health First Aid training, AODA training and QAM awareness.

Who We Are:

We respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anisinaabeg and Chippewa Nations under Williams Treaty #20, signed in 1818 and 1923. This land is part of the territory of the Williams Treaties First Nations, including Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation and Alderville First Nation.

We are proud to be located in Peterborough, Ontario, known traditionally as Nogojiwanong, an Anishinaabemowin word meaning “place at the foot of the rapids.” Nestled along the Otonabee River - “the river that beats like a heart” - Peterborough is a place of natural beauty, cultural richness, and deep history.

At Canopy Support Services, we empower individuals to overcome barriers and live their best lives. Within a welcoming, safe, accessible environment, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have access to individualized supports, resources, and specialized clinical services.

Taking an individualized approach, we recognize that everyone’s abilities and circumstances are unique, and that they require different supports or solutions to achieve their best quality of life. Our skilled staff work together as a team. Through creativity, strong communication, and collaboration, they empower and inspire confidence in those we serve. We are a capacity building organization. Through planning, evidence-based approaches and proactive measures, we form a stable foundation in the lives of those we support. With knowledge and expertise, we play a part in strengthening our community and its people.

Our primary service area extends across five regions – Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, and Haliburton – and is expanding virtually and physically to reach new areas.

At Canopy Support Services, people are listened to, supported, and empowered. We find individualized solutions that build on strengths, and are inspired by best practice and rooted in community. Together, we build capacity, forming a stable foundation in the lives of those we support.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation: We strive to build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and incorporate Indigenous perspectives into our workplace culture.

What We Can Offer You:

• Being a part of an engaged and caring work place

• Contributing to our Strategic Directions and FOCUS Accreditation standards

• Strong work/life balance with a work week of 35 hours with emphasis on working some evenings

• Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is in our culture and talent processes

• An agency culture with core values of Inclusivity, Safety, Transparency, Innovation and Excellence

We look forward to having a person who shares our passion and commitment to developmental services join us!

How You Can Join Our Team:

If you’re interested in working with us to better your community, then please click APPLY NOW to complete your application!

Qualified candidates are welcome to submit their application. This will remain open until the position is filled. AI (Artificial Intelligence) is used in screening, application process and assessment.

We will review applications as they are received until we find our successful candidate. We thank you for your interest and those selected to participate in the selection process will be contacted.  Accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation will be provided for all employment related activities.  

Canopy Support Services highly values and actively encourages applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, diverse and accessible workplace that values and celebrates the unique contributions of every individual.