The Role

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, the Behaviour Consultant supports children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or dual diagnoses in achieving meaningful outcomes. This role involves conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs), developing individualized skill-based treatment plans, and using data-informed decision-making to guide intervention. The Behaviour Consultant provides direct clinical services, facilitates group programs, and delivers caregiver training and coaching to equip families, caregivers, and educators with practical strategies that promote skill development, independence, and quality of life.   

What your Day Looks Like

Design and implement individualized ABA-based intervention programs for individuals diagnosed with an ASD and/or other Developmental Disabilities to include:

• Conducting direct and indirect assessments, including Practical Functional Assessments (PFAs), to inform treatment planning
• Developing, monitoring, and evaluating behaviour support and skill based treatment plans
• Reviewing current research and applying evidence-based best practices
• Designing data collection protocols and using behavioural data to guide intervention
• Collaborating with third parties (Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists etc.) to support coordinated care
• Meeting and obtaining regular feedback from Clinical Supervisor; reviewing client caseloads and material prep

Provide consultation to families, caregivers and/or other related parties to support the implementation of ABA-based intervention programs, including:

• Conducting functional assessments and developing skill based treatment and behaviour support plans

• Delivering training, coaching and consultation

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of skill based treatment and behaviour support plans

• Leading collaborative caregiver and clinical team meetings and coordinating with multidisciplinary professionalsProvide coaching and training to ABA Facilitators, as required to include but not limited to:

• Coaching on implementation of individualized ABA strategies as outlined in client skill based treatment and behaviour support plans.

• Provide directions on the development of client specific program materials and resources

Present training, workshops and other presentations to caregivers and community agencies, when required.

Have financial accountability/target as it pertains to fee for service caseloads, where required.

Participate in meetings and collaborate with external stakeholders/partners as necessary.

What you Bring to the Role

• Masters’ degree with Certificate of Registration for a Behaviour Analyst with College of Psychologists of Ontario
• A minimum of 2 years direct working experience.
• Experience assisting in the design, implementation, and monitoring of individualized ABA-based intervention programs for individuals diagnosed with ASD and/or dual diagnoses.
• Experience training caregivers, behaviour mediators, and/or other related parties
• Experience assisting with assessment activities related to the need for behavioural intervention.
• Experience conducting practical functional assessments and designing skill based treatment and behaviour support plans with families, schools and/or community programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving and judgment skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Good communication skills; experience in presenting to large and small groups.
• Excellent writing skills with previous experience in writing clinical reports.
• Applied knowledge of community-based service delivery systems
• Bilingualism an asset
• Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check

Working Conditions

• Ability to work independently

• Off-site client requirements (travel to client homes and community)

• Outside normal working hours to meet client needs when necessary

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Location: 164 Merton Street, Community, Remote (where applicable)

Salary:  $74,300.82-82,675.58

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization in which values, behaviours, systems and structures are in place to facilitate equal access to service and employment. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. 

Accommodation

Geneva Centre for Autism is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.