South Central Island Region (Parksville – Port Alberni) - Full-Time Term position until December 8, 2023; or

Okanagan - Part-time term

Come join us to advance our vision of Good and Full Lives for Everyone

PosAbilities Association of British Columbia (PosAbilities) is currently searching for Behaviour Consultants to work with children and adults who have been diagnosed with Autism and/or other developmental disorders living in the South-Central Island area. Our organization offers outreach consultation services to families, programs and other support teams based on the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis and the framework of Positive Behaviour Support. The focus is on working collaboratively with families and teams to teach children/adults adaptive skills and address challenging behaviours with the purpose of improving their quality of life.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, assess priorities, and complete functional behaviour assessment
• Apply behavior principles and procedures based on the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis to develop the Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Familiarity with Community Living BC Policy as it relates to Behaviour Support and Safety planning is an added asset.
• Provides competency-based training to families, caregivers and other such personnel in order to augment their skills when directly supporting the individual.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders including Families, MCFD and CLBC.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:

· Masters degree (or enrolled and working towards a Master degree) in Applied Behaviour Analysis, special education, psychology or a related discipline. BCBA qualification is strongly preferred

· 2+ years’ experience providing support to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and/or other developmental disabilities is an asset.

· Thorough understanding of the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis and the ability to communicate theories and principles effectively to families and other stakeholders

· Ability to conduct functional assessment (indirect, direct, and experimental) and develop function-based interventions

· Effective interpersonal, and verbal, and written communication skills

· Ability to work independently with good organizational and time management skills.

The potential candidate must live in the South Central Vancouver Island region (this includes Parksville, Port Alberni, and vicinity).

We offer an extensive package of benefits and incentives.

COVID-19 Protocols: To ensure health and safety of our employees and persons served, posAbilities is in full compliance with WorkSafe pandemic safety protocols.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To ensure health and safety of our employees and persons served, posAbilities is in full compliance with WorkSafe pandemic safety protocols.

Work Location: Remote

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