Positive Behaviour Interventionist

About the role

FIREFLY, a multi-service non-profit Children's Treatment Centre in Northwestern Ontario, is seeking a full-time Positive Behaviour Interventionist for its Kenora location. Reporting to the Clinical Manager and under the guidance of a Senior Clinician, the role works directly with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions, delivering evidence-based interventions from each child's Behaviour Plan. It may also provide family services and supports, mainly parent-directed, in homes, schools and community settings.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the recommendations of the behaviour programs set by the supervising Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA)
• Keep the supervising RBA informed of client progress verbally and in writing
• Maintain documentation and data records according to agency policy to support the behaviour plan
• Engage families, staff and community partners in an individualized way, based on cultural, social and emotional needs
• Support transitions, routines, communication, play, social interaction, learning, attention and behavioural self-management
• Identify challenges and barriers and work with colleagues and supervisors on solutions
• Travel between service sites in urban and rural areas and adapt to a changing caseload and schedule

Required profile

• Experience in early childhood development and an interest in ASD
• Experience working with children who may present with challenging behaviours
• Valid driver's licence and a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Ability to work independently and in a team, and to manage a reasonable workload
• Willingness to travel by car and to collaborate with community partners

Required skills

• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development
• Exceptional communication and engagement skills with children, youth with ASD and their families
• Oral and written communication in both official languages is an asset

What we offer

• Pension plan (HOOPP) and excellent benefits covering health, dental, vision, travel, life and critical illness insurance, fully paid by FIREFLY
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks per year, increasing after 3 years, plus paid time off around Christmas and New Year's
• Paid sick leave up to 30 days, plus Wellness and Community Service/Cultural days
• Professional development, including training and access to educational websites
• Flexibility within a 35-hour week and the option to bank overtime as vacation