Job Summary
Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Consultant is responsible for conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments and creating Multi-element Behaviour Support Plans for persons with disabilities via the application of Person Centred Planning and Positive Behaviour Support Principles. You carry the values of Excellence, Courage, Integrity, Fairness, and Passion for your work. PBS Consultant carries a caseload of individuals who have a variety of support needs, abilities and ages. Additionally, PBS Consultants train teams to independently maintain the BSP with fidelity and write and monitor safety plans as needed.
You will be a key member of a team of passionate professionals committed to equity, inclusion and diversity. You will be a recognized leader in the community you serve, practising the principles of positive behaviour support and person-centred planning. As a trusted member of the CBI team, you will have a positive impact on people’s lives daily.
Status
Open
Reports To :
Consulting Supervisor
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete Functional Behaviour Assessment
- Create Person Centred Behaviour Support Plans (BSP)
- Train team to implement BSP with fidelity using behavioral skills training
- Deliver professional report presentations
- Develop, train team to fidelity, and monitor Safety Plans as needed
- Train and provide hands-on modelling of techniques
- Maintain well-organized case files (paper and electronic)
- Consistently generate creative, resourceful solutions in crisis situations
- Understand and model person-centered practice
- Promote a collaborative and team-based approach in service delivery decisions
- Demonstrate initiative and pro-activeness
- Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully
- Manage and lead effective meetings
- Models appropriate behaviour through positive interactions with team members
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and relevant experience
Master’s degree in psychology, special education or a related field requiredBCBA preferredExperience as a consultant in a related field requiredExperience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferredCertifications
Mandt System or Non-violent crisis InterventionRequirements
Driver’s license, safe and reliable vehiclePrivate home officeClearance letter for children and vulnerable populationsTwo professional references and one academic referenceADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours
Position involves working during business hours, evenings, and weekends according to needs of current case load
Wages and Benefits
Starting salary is $61,710.48 to $69,468.75.This role includes a competency-based salary increase : Increases to wage are appliedfollowing the completion of the demonstration of quality assurance benchmarks. Pro-rated benefits include holiday accrual and extended health.
For both those with and those pursuing BCBA certification, supervision can be provided with a signed agreement to continue with CBI 2 years after being certified.For those with BCBA certification a training fund and opportunity to acquire the 32hrs of PD required every 2 yearsAccess to professional journals to keep informed of researchOpportunity to present at conferences