Behaviour Consultant/RBA

BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTANT/RBA - 12 Month Contract

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Location: 164 Merton Street, Off-site/remote

POSITION SUMMARY

In collaboration with other multi-disciplinary team members, the Behaviour Consultant conducts Functional Behaviour Assessments, designs effective behaviour intervention plans, and conducts analysis of behavioural data for clients with an ASD and/or dual diagnosis and their families, caregivers and educators. The Behavioural Consultant is responsible for training mediators, using BST to implement ABA strategies to support children and youth exhibiting high risk behaviours. In addition, the Behaviour Consultant may be responsible for implementing workshops and training opportunities for individuals or groups.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to)

Design and implement individualized ABA-based intervention programs for individuals diagnosed with an ASD and/or other Developmental Disabilities to include:

• Conducting assessment activities in various settings (in community or in clinic)

• Ongoing monitoring and evaluation

• Research and analysis of best practices

• Designing data collection protocols and interpret data to make data-based decisions relative to each individual’s program.

• Collaborating with third parties (Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists etc.)

• Meet and obtain regular feedback from Clinical Supervisor; review client load (prepares supports and materials).

Provide consultation to families, behaviour mediators and/or other related parties for on-going ABA-based intervention programs to include:

• Designs and facilitates training, coaching and mediation.

• Perform functional assessments and design positive behaviour support plans.

• Provide implementation support for positive behaviour support plans.Lead team meetings in the family home, as well as, participate in clinical meetings with relevant professionals.

Coaching and providing direction to ABA Facilitators, as required to include but not limited to:

• Provide coaching and collaborate on implementation of individualized ABA strategies as outlined in client behaviour intervention plans.

• Provide direction pertaining to the making of individualized materials as outlined in the behaviour intervention plan.

• Present parent training workshops or other presentations to community agencies, or within the partnership when required.

Participate in meetings with external stakeholders/partners as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree with RBA (Ont) designation.

• A minimum of 2 years direct clinical working experience.

• Experience assisting in the design, implementation, and monitoring of individualized ABA-based intervention programs for individuals diagnosed with ASD and/or dual diagnoses.

• Experience training parents, behaviour mediators, and/or other related parties

• Experience conducting functional assessments and designing positive behaviour support plans with families, schools and/or community programs.

• Demonstrated problem solving and judgment skills.

• Experience mentoring junior staff.

• Good communication skills; experience in presenting to large and small groups.

• Excellent writing skills with previous experience in writing clinical reports.

• Applied knowledge of community-based service delivery systems

• Bilingualism an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work independently

• Off-site client requirements (client homes and community)

• Outside normal working hours to meet client needs when necessary