Victoria

British Columbia

395 live openings

Job Description

• Kinark has introduced a benefit that gives employees in eligible roles the opportunity to work partially or fully remote if they choose to opt-in for this benefit. This role (Behaviour Technician) is assessed as a Resident position requiring minimal 4 days in the office/community unless business needs require otherwise. Job Summary: Urgent response services (URS) is an exciting service offered within the OAP. They are time-limited services developed to provide a rapid response to a specific, identified need to prevent further escalation or risk of harm to the child or youth, other people or property. We are looking for a behaviour technician who will contribute to the guiding framework of URS; Respond, Stabilize, Prepare and Repair. Services may include a short-term consultation with an interdisciplinary team that can include intervention specialists, family members and educators; behavioural consultation for time-limited respite support; identifying additional services within and outside of the Ontario Autism Program; and direct support for families and/or professionals who work with the child to implement personalized behaviour interventions or therapy techniques. Kinark delivers URS as part of the Durham, HKPR and York Simcoe Autism Network (YSAN), *Applicants from Simcoe, York, Durham and HKPR areas are welcome to apply. Home office will be determined with successful candidate. The hourly rate for this position is $33.44 Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to meet client/program outcomes.
• Under the supervision of the URS Behaviour Consultant assist in designing and ensuring implementation and monitoring of skill promotion and behaviour intervention programs.
• Assist the Behaviour Consultant in developing and implementing training of mediators, individually or in a group setting on the principles and procedures of behaviour management.
• Assist the Behaviour Consultant in developing and implementing on-going education (workshops and seminars) to community agencies and parents.
• Assist with the completion of behavioural assessment procedures, treatment planning, data collection, program and report writing.
• Deliver individualized behaviour intervention in a variety of setting (I.e., home, community, centre).
• Remain updated on current literature regarding evidence-based practices.
• Risk identification and stabilization - Assess the nature and level of a child/youth’s needs as well as strengths of the child/youth and family.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a degree in psychology or Applied Behaviour Analysis*
• Experience working with children/youth with autism and mental health concerns as well as identifying/assessing risk factors to be addressed in a treatment plan.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Travel is required for this position, the successful incumbent must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle.
• Some evening / weekend work may be required. **Please note that the Senior Management team will be reviewing applicants for all roles in Autism in an effort to appropriately coordinate applicants who apply to more than one posting *
• Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered. Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to. Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at kinark.jobs@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.