Behaviour Consultant Position: Central and North Vancouver Island
Job Title: BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANT
CBI Consultants is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals. Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Applicants 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.
Region
Central and North Vancouver Island, British Columbia: CLBC
Communities include Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville and Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, Port Alberni and further north and west as needed
Job 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 the 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 equity, inclusion and diversity. You will be a recognized leader in the community you serve, practising 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 people’s lives daily.
Status
Open
Reports To:
Consultant Supervisor
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete Functional Behaviour Assessment
- Create Person Centred Behaviour Support Plans (BSP)
- Train team to implement BSP with fidelity using behavioral skills training
- Deliver professional report presentations
- Develop, train team to fidelity, and monitor Safety Plans as needed
- Train and provide hands-on modelling of techniques
- Maintain well-organized case files (paper and electronic)
- Consistently generate creative, resourceful solutions in crisis situations
- Understand and model person-centered practice
- Promote a collaborative and team-based approach in service delivery decisions
- Demonstrate initiative and pro-activeness
- Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully
- Manage and lead effective meetings
- Models appropriate behaviour through positive interactions with team members
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and relevant experience
- Master’s degree in psychology, special education or a related field required OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capilano University
- BCBA preferred
- Experience in a related field as a consultant required
- Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred
Certifications
- Mandt
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Clearance letter for vulnerable population
- Two professional references and one academic reference
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours
Position involves working during business hours, evenings, and weekends according to needs of current case load
Wages and Benefits
- Starting salary range 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. Pro-rated benefits include holiday accrual and extended health.
- BCBA, BCaBA, and IBA supervision opportunities
- Annual Professional Development Funds
- Opportunity to present at conferences
Flexibility
Position may involve supporting communities assigned to the area this application is for.
