Roles and Responsibilities:

A Behavioural Interventionist (BI) works one-on-one with a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or related disability implementing an individualized behavioural plan of intervention (BPI).  Behavioural Interventionists provide this support in collaboration with and under the direction of a qualified Behavioural Consultant. The Family Centred Practices Group assists families with finding, and hiring BIs and they are paid privately by families to support their child with ASD in his/her behavioural intervention program.  A Behavioural Interventionists job is to teach the child specific program goals as outlined in the behavioural plan of intervention in home, school, and/or community settings.  Some of the duties that one might responsible for when working as a Behavioural Interventionist include:

• Attending Family Centred Practices Group Two-day Training Workshop for Behavioural Interventionists
• Using teaching methods to target specific program goals as directed by a Behavioural Consultant and implementing teaching programs and other interventions as outlined on the child’s behavioural plan of intervention
• Collecting data, monitoring, recording and reviewing client progress with team members
• Maintaining an organized environment for intervention; including room organization and proper storage of materials and data sheets
• Attending and participating in regularly scheduled team meetings, training sessions, and workshops
• Participating in regular videotaping of behavioural intervention sessions with the child, as well as shadow and training sessions with Program Supervisors and/or Behavioural Consultant
• Responding appropriately to oral and written feedback from the Behavioural Consultant and/or Program Supervisors by making necessary changes in order to follow through with suggestions made
• Collaborating with team members and liaising with personnel from various agencies and disciplines (e.g., SLP, OT, preschool and elementary school personnel)
• Preparing materials as needed for a child’s program
• Working a minimum of two sessions per week with the child
• Providing families and other team members with advanced notice for any canceled sessions (must have a valid reason for cancellation – e.g., illness or other unforeseen circumstances) and making attempts to have sessions covered by other BIs

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English (knowledge of other language(s) is an asset)
• Experience working with young children
• Applicants in Psychology, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Speech & Language Pathology are encouraged to apply
• Candidates are required to be self-motivated, extremely reliable, enthusiastic, and possess excellent communication skills
• A car and a valid driver’s license are a great asset
• Minimum age for applicants is 19
• Commitment of 8-10 hours per week for at least an 8-month period
• CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK COMPLETED WITHIN LAST 12 MONTHS