Behaviour Interventionist

at  Monarch House

As a Behaviour Interventionist (BI) at Monarch House your primary responsibility is implementing programs designed and supervised by a senior clinical team (of speech pathologists, by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® BCBAs, Occupational therapists, Pyschologists, and physical therapists) to clients receiving services from Monarch House. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to support skill acquisition and/or decrease maladaptive behaviors while providing an engaging and positive client experience in a fast paced and frequently changing environment.
Job Type: Part-Time, Full-time, permanent
Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

We offer a variety of schedules to accommodate your availability, with a variety of shifts available Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. We require evening availability and are looking for employees interested in working anywhere from 10 to 25+ hours per week. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a flexible work environment, we want to hear from you!

Take an inside look at what you will do each day:

• Responsible for implementing programs based on best practices.
• Contributes to the development of programs established by the clinical team to teach and reinforce a variety of skills for children and youth in a 1:1 and/or small group setting
• Understand the functions of behavior and responds appropriately and safely when situations arise
• Adhere to all clinical training, procedures, and protocols
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and/or routine and provide creative solutions
• Responsible for creating a positive and engaging environment for the client
• Support clients with personal care tasks such as dressing, toileting, and eating

Here is what you will need to be successful

• 1-2 years experience working with children and youth with complex needs and/or developmental disabilities
• Pursuing or completed education in Psychology, Speech or linguistics, occupational therapy or kinesiology.
• Education and demonstrated ability in ethical and professional practice
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months
• A reliable vehicle and and valid driver’s license
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working in client homes is a plus
• Enrollment in or degree from a post-secondary program of Psychology, Educational Psychology, Special Education or another related field is an asset
• Autism Spectrum Disorder specific coursework, training or workshops an asset
• Experience working with clients who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities

• Responsible for implementing programs based on best practices.
• Contributes to the development of programs established by the clinical team to teach and reinforce a variety of skills for children and youth in a 1:1 and/or small group setting
• Understand the functions of behavior and responds appropriately and safely when situations arise
• Adhere to all clinical training, procedures, and protocols
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and/or routine and provide creative solutions
• Responsible for creating a positive and engaging environment for the client
• Support clients with personal care tasks such as dressing, toileting, and eatin