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North Central and Eastern BC Behaviour Consultant Position Description

Positive Behaviour Support Consultant

CBI Consultants is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at careers@cbiconsultants.com. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

COMPANY PROFILE

CBI Consultants has been providing person centered inclusive practices since 1990. We are committed to full inclusion for persons with disabilities. In 1992, we published a research paper outlining our person-centred positive practices – The Lifestyle Development Process (LDP), Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps. We have provided training and technical assistance to family members, school personnel, and community living personnel throughout the world.

SUMMARY

Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Consultant is responsible for conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments and creating Multi-element Behaviour Support Plans for persons with disabilities via application of Person Centred Planning and Positive Behaviour Support Principles. You carry the values of Excellence, Courage, Integrity, Fairness, and Passion for your work. PBS Consultant carries a caseload of individuals who have a variety of support needs, abilities and ages. Additionally, PBS Consultants train teams to independently maintain the BSP with fidelity and write and monitor safety plans as needed.

You will be a key member of a team of passionate professionals committed to inclusion and diversity. You will be a recognized leader in the community you serve, practicing the principles of positive behaviour support and person centred planning. As a trusted member of the CBI team you will have a positive impact on peoples lives on a daily basis.

DUTIES

• Complete Functional Behaviour Assessment
• Create individualized Multi-element Behaviour Support Plans (BSP)
• Deliver professional report presentation
• Train team to implement BSP with fidelity
• Train and provide hands-on modelling of techniques
• Develop, train team to fidelity, and monitor Safety Plans as needed
• Provide professional written reports for each phase of consultation
• Maintain regular contact with all collateral team members
• Consistently generate creative, resourceful solutions in crisis situations (Problem Solving)
• Understand and model person-centered practice (Professional)
• Promote a collaborative and team-based approach in service delivery decisions (Professional)
• Demonstrate initiative and pro-activeness (Excellence)
• Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully (Teamwork)
• Manage and lead effective meetings (Teamwork)
• Model appropriate behaviour through positive interactions with team members (Teamwork)
• Follow CBI Consultant Planning Tool to complete all tasks in assessment, development and implementation, monitoring, and follow up
• Develop visual supports in collaboration with CBI media team and Implementation Consultant
• Return all incoming correspondence as per CBI policy

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree in psychology, special education or a related field required
• BCBA preferred
• Experience as a consultant in a related field required
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred

Certifications

•  Mandt System or Non-violent crisis Intervention

Requirements

•  Driver’s license, safe and reliable vehicle
• Private home office
• Clearance letter for children and vulnerable populations
• Two professional references

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hours

Position involves working during business hours, evenings, and weekends according to current
case load need 

Wages and benefits

• Starting salary is $61,710.48 to $69,468.75.
• This role includes a competency-based salary increase: Increases to wage are applied following the completion of the demonstration of quality assurance benchmarks. Prorated benefits include holiday accrual and extended health.
• For both those with and those pursuing BCBA certification, supervision can be provided with a signed agreement to continue with CBI 2 years after being certified.
• For those with BCBA certification a training fund and opportunity to acquire the 32hrs of PD required every 2 years
• Access to professional journals to keep informed of research
• Opportunity to present at conferences

Flexibility

Position involves supporting communities within the Northern Region of British Columbia, and other jurisdictions as requested

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send your resume and cover letter to (please do not change the subject line):

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• If you are unable to click the above link, please email your resume to careers@cbiconsultants.com including the following text in the subject line: Behaviour Consultant Application (from the website)