Behavioural Support Specialist

Who We Are

We operate a clinical treatment program, located in Oakville, Ontario, dedicated to supporting individuals with complex and unique needs. Our goal is to assist individuals in reaching their maximum potential.

Behaviour Support Specialists

This is a great position for university and college graduates, from variety of programs and disciplines. The position provides meaningful experience, working directly with clients, in a specialized clinical treatment setting.

Behaviour Support Specialists provide specialized care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who present with complex behavioral needs. In addition to aiding residents with their daily activities, Behavior Support Specialists assist in the implementation of behaviour support plans designed to modify residents’ behaviour.

Behaviour support specialists also assist in the implementation of skills acquisition programs that are focused on the teaching of adaptive skills (i.e., personal care and hygiene, academics, social skills, etc.). These services, delivered continuously throughout the day, may take place in one of our programs or out in the community, and encompass activities related to all aspects of daily living.

Qualifications:

• College Diploma or a University Degree (Autism & Behavioural Sciences, Developmental Services, Human Services, Police Foundations, Psychology, Criminology, and other disciplines will be considered)
• Energetic and self-motivated; willing to learn and apply new knowledge
• Available to work a rotating schedule (morning, afternoon, evenings, overnights, and holidays)
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Experience working with individuals with complex behaviours (asset)
• Understanding of Applied Behaviour Analysis (asset)
• Current First-Aid and CPR certification
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Implements facility-wide behavioral programs, as well as individualized behavioral protocols, skill acquisition programs, and completing the necessary documentation.
• Models appropriate behavior, provides positive reinforcement and corrective feedback daily.
• Assists resident in Activities of Daily Living. This includes bathing, transfers, toileting and physical assistance, assisting and participating in physical, vocational and recreational activities.
• Administers residents’ medication programs.
• Interacts with residents’ family and visitors in the facility and on home visits.
• Completes all daily needed documentation (i.e. behavioral data, shift summaries, house charts, checklists, medication administration records, and incident reports) including filing in client binders
• Ensure the safety of all residents and co-workers by ensuring a safe environment, following all safety protocols, and implementing the required physical and mechanical interventions.
• Attends crisis intervention and other training, as required.
• Works with individuals of all ages.

Remuneration:

• Current students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply! Students will earn $20.00/hr.
• Wages are subject to increase after the probationary period
• Competitive Wages and Benefits available
• Crisis Intervention training from Safe Management Group Inc.
• 40 hours of Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) training available
• Ongoing professional development opportunities in Behaviour Management, Skill Acquisition, Daily Activity Schedules, Collaborative Problem Solving, Data Collection and tracking, etc.

Vacancy Status:

This position is for both current and future vacancies.

SMG is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to SMG and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.