Job summary
Bartimaeus is looking for Behaviour Specialists for private practice, contract-based work with children, adolescents, and/or adults with challenging behaviours, in a variety of settings - in a client's home, in the community, hospital/healthcare environment, the developmental sector, residential & day programs, and educational settings.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- University degree/college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field (eg. CYW, CYC, DSW, SSW)
- A minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in managing challenging and disruptive behaviours, working with individuals in residential, non-residential, child welfare, community, hospital, school and other settings.
- Work experience in mental health, as well as any experience working with individuals of all ages with developmental challenges, dual diagnosis, FASD, Autism, and other.
· Current First aid/CPR certificate
· Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
· Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (UMAB, CPI, other)
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Fully Vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with an approved vaccine
Required Experience
5 years of full-time experience required
Responsibility
- provide one-to-one supports for individuals displaying challenging behaviours
- work independently or part of a team
- work in a variety of settings
- some report-writing depending on type of contract
- use relational approach to support individuals of all ages who are experiencing behavioural challenges
Compensation and Benefits Offered
a variety of contract-based opportunities - range of $28-$31/hour