Behaviour Interventionist

Job Responsibility:

Behaviour Interventionist

We are currently seeking for Behaviour Interventionists to join our team in Saint John, N.B. We have permanent (full-time) employment opportunities available.

Our Behaviour Interventionists (BI's) are highly valued team members who provide quality intervention, typically one-to-one, to preschool children with autism spectrum disorder. Our BI's support the children and provide individualized, evidence-based programs so that each child reaches their full potential and has enhanced quality of life. Our team members are trained to make a positive and meaningful difference with the children they interact with and their families.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Group medical and dental insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Travel expenses
• Vacation and sick time
• Cell phone/internet usage allowance

Position Summary:

A Behaviour Interventionist works directly with our clients and interacts with their families every day (Monday-Friday). Each direct session is typically 4 hours in length (8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm). Behaviour Interventionists implement learning programs that are designed to address personalized learning plan goals (PLP) and training is provided.

Accountabilities include but not limited to:

• Providing therapy to preschool autistic children based on the Personalized Learning Plan developed by the clinical team using principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Please note: no experience in ABA required; ongoing training and support will be provided.
• Playing and interacting with children in a fun manner to enable a positive learning relationship
• Working in family homes, early learning centres and agency-based locations
• Collecting data and summarizing data for the clinical team to track the client's progress; communicating as needed with your supervisor to ensure continued client learning
• Providing occasional support to the agency by light housekeeping duties when clients are cancelled or accompanying a fellow Behavioural Interventionist to a session.
• Following the company's policies and procedures; living our core values
• Communicating respectfully with parents/guardians, community partners and colleagues
• Desire to engage in ongoing learning; Being receptive to feedback and implementing suggestions
• Able to work independently; as well as with the support and supervision of the clinical team (minimum frequency of supervisory visits on a bi-weekly basis)
• Demonstrating good work ethic (punctual and good attendance)
• Demonstrating professionalism and adhering to confidentiality

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have completed a high school education, preferably with some post- secondary education
• Demonstrates a strong desire to work with autistic children
• Present a clear criminal record check, vulnerable sector check and Social Development prior contact check.
• Valid Driver's license and access to a vehicle as travel is required!
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset
• Physically able to play on the floor for extended periods and be able to lift 4-5kg

We thank all applicants for your interest. For more information about VIVA please visit our website at

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person