Behavior Support Specialist (DSW / SSW / CYC)

@ HeadHunting Inc.

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Ontario

Contract5+ years experience

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Overview

HeadHunting Inc is hiring a contract Behaviour Support Specialist to support individuals of all ages who show challenging behaviours, often in healthcare settings. The role needs at least 5 years of full-time experience, a related college or university credential, and availability to work 24/7.

Responsibilities:

Support patients whose behaviour affects their care
Manage patient behaviour
Provide some personal care
Work with other hospital staff
Available 24/7 in healthcare settings

Requirements summary:

Minimum 5 years full-time experience with challenging behaviours
College diploma or university degree in DSW, SSW or CYC
Vulnerable Sector Screening
First Aid/CPR certification
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training

Tools & skills

First Aid CPR Non-violent crisis intervention

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2025-12-25
First seen by our source: 2026-10-15
Source record updated: 2026-11-03

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Job details

Seniority	Senior
Department	Social & community services
Experience	5+ years
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Hospital or clinic
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer low
Licences & certifications	First Aid/CPR, Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
Background checks	vulnerable sector
Education	College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of study	Developmental Services Work, Social Service Work, Child and Youth Care

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Job description

ob Summary
HeadHunting Inc provides Specialized Behaviour Support to individuals of all ages who are exhibiting challenging behaviours. We provide a qualified Behaviour Specialist who has the experience and expertise to support with the unique needs of an identified patient or a unit. The more case information that can be shared with our Service Coordinator helps to ensure a match between worker and patient/unit.

Responsibilities

Our Staff are used as a support in situations where the behaviour of the patient is affecting their quality of care
While our staff can provide some personal care, the focus is to support and manage patient behaviour
Work effectively with other hospital staff members
Available to work 24/7 in healthcare settings

Skills

A minimum of 5 years of full-time experience working with individuals with challenging behaviours.
A College Diploma or University Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field (eg. DSW, SSW, CYC)
Police background check – Vulnerable Sector Screening
First Aid/CPR certification
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training