Part Time Behaviour Interventionist, Calgary

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 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 Hourly
Salary: starting at $21.00/Hour
Availability Needed: evenings/weekends/daytime

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
• Pursuing or completed education in Psychology, Speech or linguistics, occupational therapy or kinesiology.
• 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.
• Uses systematic methods and behavioural strategies to support clients in reaching their goals
• 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