Behaviour Analyst (Contract Until January 2028)

to be completed

VITA COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES/MENS SANA

Behavioural Analyst

Providing Safety, Practicing Respect, Promoting Community

WE ARE VITA!

VITA is a non-profit organization providing supports and services to individuals with a developmental disability and or Mental health challenge. Our staff make a difference in the lives of our members’ everyday.

OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring a Behavioural Analyst to join our team. This full-time Contract position is an opportunity to put your knowledge and technical skills to work on a variety of high value people related tasks.

This role will provide behavioural assessment and implementation plans as it applies to the areas of intellectual disabilities and dual diagnosis.

WHY VITA?

We love supporting the community we serve! At VITA, we believe that positive, happy, and healthy people have a passion for life and bring that energy to their work. No matter what your specialty or experience, your unique contributions will make a difference.

Our culture blends various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe it is not about fitting into our culture; it is about adding value to our workplace through expertise, fresh ideas, and perspectives.

We cannot wait to see what you will bring!

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Director of Clinical and Educational Services you will be responsible for

• Completes behavioural assessments and provides corresponding recommendations for referrals within the agency.
• Designs and monitors behavioural and cognitive behavioural orientation received from referrals.

• Refers any intrusive programs to the Director of Clinical & Educational Services and to the Executive Director for approval to ensure member’s behavioural needs are addressed.
• Reviews and summarizes on going data collection, evaluates and revises individual behavioural plans to ensure member’s needs are met.
• May develop and implement various client groups, as well as provide individual cognitive behavioural therapy independently or in conjunction with colleagues or community partners.
• Participates in the design and implementation of training initiatives to meet the needs of direct support staff in the areas of behaviour supports.
• Facilitate group and individual therapies from a cognitive-behavioural orientation.
• Provides immediate information to the Director of Clinical & Educational Services or designate with respect to any risk management issues or potential crisis and assists in generating strategies for preventative and crisis management.
• Review’s member issues with colleagues and the Director of Clinical & Educational Services and is available to consult to colleagues as part of the team process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical & Educational Services.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Minimal B.A. degree an asset in Behavioural Psychology, Behavioural Science Technology Diploma and/or graduate level education in Psychology.
• Minimum 2 years experience post graduate working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience working with offenders with intellectual or development disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license is a Requirement.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

• Well-developed and highly effective listening, communication, presentation, and persuasive skills, including the ability to receive, process and present information to diverse audiences while maintaining effective collaborative relationships.

• Proven success in building relationships and fostering a positive, inclusive organizational culture within a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to work effectively with and influence all levels of management, strong record of collaboration.

• Excellent analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication, excellent people and change management skills, excellent supervisory skills.

• Evaluate, modify, and implement solutions to complex problems and situations, meet short/long term deadlines, set priorities, and work effectively under pressure of high-volume work.
• Ability to work independently and perform effectively as a member of a team, exercise tact and diplomacy and deal with people in a calm and effective manner in sometimes sensitive situations.
• Responds well to changing priorities or circumstances and demonstrates resilience and positivity when faced with disruptions or obstacles.
• Robust interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships throughout the organization.
• Highly energic, motivated with strong creative and innovative skills.
• Functional in French speaking language is an asset.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in a Non-Profit Organization.
• Valid driver’s license.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At VITA, we care about each other, reaching our potential and making a difference in our communities. So, we thrive on being creative and fostering a thoughtful and committed work culture.

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Opportunities to perform challenging work in a dynamic and collaborative culture.

Additional Information:

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a stronger and a more collaborative work environment. VITA strives to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

VITA is an equal opportunity employer and a Safe Space organization that embraces diversity, whether it be disability, age, ethnicity, colour, religion, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation origin and all other differences that makes everyone unique.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), VITA will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. No telephone calls please. If you have the necessary skills, energy, and ambition; submit your cover letter, resume and three (3) work-related references.

Job Type: Full-time, Contract Until January 2028