Company Overview
Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, is a dynamic innovative organization committed to a vision of promoting a welcoming community. As a leader in the field, Community Living Toronto offers supports to over 6,000 individuals within an intellectual disability as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services and respite.
Summary
The Registered Behaviour Analyst – ECS is responsible for enhancing the knowledge and skill set of Special Needs Resource (SNR) staff within the Every Child Belongs model, who may request the development of a more formalized behaviour program. Provides expertise in behaviour support strategies to Special Needs Resources (SNRs) and community Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and guides their work with young children exhibiting behavioural issues.
Responsibilities
Program Operations
- Supports programming to address and support the successful inclusion of children from birth to 12 years of age with complex developmental, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Follows a mediator model of service whereby the SNR acts as the primary mediator to the early learning setting.
- Supports the SNR through confirmation of general strategies and the use of coaching, modelling, and feedback.
- Focuses on enhancing the knowledge and skill set of SNRs who have the option of requesting the development of a more formalized behaviour program.
- Works to uncover underlying causes of presenting behaviours (e.g., when a child is referred for physical aggression to staff and peers, the issues can be much more complex than the aggressive behaviour being manifested).
- Administers behavioural screenings and assessments as required, in accordance with CPBAO standards and within the regulated scope of practice.
- Documents delivery of service on ECB service delivery data system (city) and ISIS (internal). Program Development and Training
- Assesses, develops, and writes programs for referred children, including formal report writing and documentation.
- Designs training programs such as crisis management for staff in child care centres.
- Provides consulting, modeling, and monitoring of programs for children.
- Provides professional development and training on behaviour management topics and other clinical perspectives related to children with extra needs.
- Participates in professional self-development through library research, workshops and conferences, and certificate programs to remain current in the field of behaviour management practices, in accordance with CPBAO continuing competency requirements.
Community Partnerships and Outreach
- Promotes public awareness of Behaviour Consultation Services through speaking engagements in the community, at annual conferences, and through implementing joint training projects with other agencies.
- Works collaboratively with team members in various early childhood settings, including licensed childcare programs and home childcare providers.
- Attends and participates in Every Child Belongs meetings and staff meetings.
- Attends and participates in clinical consultation meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications consistent with CPBAO registration requirements.
- Current registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) as a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) in good standing. Given that RBA registration in Ontario was established in 2023, prior Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBCA) certification will be recognized as equivalent experience.
- Additional course work and/or related training specific to working with young children with extra support needs.
- A minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in the development of behaviour management programs with a wide range of children’s needs within early learning settings (birth to 12 years).
- Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ISIS, and ECB service delivery data system.
Pay: $71,979.00-$83,915.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) as a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA)?
Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- in the development of behaviour management : 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
