Behavior Interventionist - Term

Job Summary

The contractor will provide a Behaviour Consultation Program for Children and youth with support needs. The intent of the service is to decrease the referred child or youth’s challenging behaviours, improve their functional skills and developmental outcomes; and support families in strengthening their capacity to manage their children’s support needs. Direct contact with families, caregivers, interventionists and relevant professionals or service providers is a fundamental component of the service.

The Behaviour Consultant Program is a time limited, assessment driven service for children and youth with support needs who exhibit challenging behaviours and actions that interfere with their daily life. The program provides formal functional behaviour assessments, functional assessments, individual intervention plans, modeling of intervention strategies for parents and interventionists and if necessary, reassessments and modifications to intervention plans.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Behavior Interventionist, job duties include the following but are not limited to:

• Assessments – a process of information collection, analysis and judgement to inform decisions and plans for a child or youth

• Writing – Activities required for development, editing and documenting written behavioural plans for a child or youth

• Intervention – activities that maintain and/or promote a planned change in behaviour, condition or functioning of a child or youth

• Parenting Training and education – strategies for imparting knowledge, improving skills and building awareness of community supports and resources Maintaining on-going, accurate client records, submit monthly statistical data, meeting with AEIT Coordinator for clinical supervision and case reviews.

• Maintain client confidentiality.

As a member of the VNFC Team, job duties include the following:

• Document and report activity in alignment with VNFC practices and support internal and external reporting as required including maintaining accurate case management, monthly stats, file recording and monthly reporting systems.

• Attend relevant professional training and meetings when directed.

• Follow VNFC policy and procedures and follow organization’s goals and values.

• Participate in staff development, staff and department meetings, and other VNFC programs such as Soup Lunch as required, including community and cultural events.

Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity and experience in Indigenous Communities

• Some knowledge of Indigenous cultures and practices including from the territory in which the work of VNFC takes place. Ability to speak about one’s own Indigenous culture, if applicable, and any communities the (prospective) employee has previously lived in or held jobs within.

• In depth knowledge of the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada including the ongoing processes of colonization, discrimination, and structural violence, and the effects on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities; understanding of the wellness and healing capacities of Indigenous cultural resiliency and resurgence.

• Knowledge and practice of providing community-based services to Indigenous peoples using philosophies of cultural humility and cultural safety.

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges.

Communication Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external partners.

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to independently write reports, electronic correspondence, and other forms of professional communication.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and the general public

• Ability to read, process and integrate findings into practice from a range of resources including peer-reviewed literature, medical and developmental assessment reports, and governmental reports.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook a requirement.

Leadership Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be part of an integrated community team and in partnership with a variety of agencies.

• Ability to multi-task while remaining composed and maintaining a professional attitude in high stress situations.

• Ability to identify and resolve programs in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations, and; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgement; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include people in decision making process; make timely decisions.

• Ability to relate well with families, co-workers, other professionals.

• Ability to act as a role model for healthy lifestyle choices and demonstrate respect for people of all ages.

Program Abilities and Knowledge

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Early Intervention Team (Aboriginal Supported Child Development and Neurodiversity Worker Programs)

• Ability to practice using philosophies of cultural safety and humility, and trauma informed care.

• Knowledge and ability to work ethically and maintain professional boundaries when working with vulnerable clients.

• Knowledge and ability to practice from a strength based, family-centered practice approach and utilize relevant knowledge of community-based services.

• Solid understanding of concepts of Indigenous perspectives of health and well being, including physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs

• Solid understanding of FASD as a brain-based physical disability.

• Ability to meet physical requirements related to spending a major portion of the work hours standing, walking, and/or sitting and have the ability to bend, stretch and lift program equipment and supplies for program delivery.

Qualifications

Equivalent combinations of education, training, certification, lived experience, and work experience will be considered.

Education

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board-Certified Behavior Consultant (BACB).

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board-Certified Behavior Consultant (BACB).

• Education and training in child development, family development and dynamics, and group dynamics

• Recognized course(s) related to position, particularly any focused on cultural safety and humility; or equivalent lived and/or professional experience.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two to five years in experience in working with Indigenous families and with Indigenous serving organization or in a community non-profit setting.

• Experience in group organization and facilitation

• Experiencing working with children with developmental and behavioral needs

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Valid BC Driver’s license

• Clean Driver’s record

Other

• Access to a reliable vehicle

Required to provide current vulnerable sector criminal record check

**This is a Term position until March 21, 2027, but may be extended