Who We Are:
arc programs exists to create thriving communities, free of systemic barriers and full of belonging, equity, and hope. We have a bold vision to ensure everyone in our communities feels connected and cared for, and we are excited to be expanding our team to help us accelerate our impact!
We're Hiring!
We are now accepting applications a full-time Behaviour Interventionist to join the DS Behaviour Support Program. Behaviour Interventionists (BI’s) work directly with CYSN Children and Youth with Support needs who are referred through the MCFD Disability Services team.
Hours / Schedule:
- Full-Time - Permanent
- 35-hours per week
- Scheduled primarily between 10 am-6 pm Monday to Friday.
- Please be aware that these hours may be adjusted when necessary to support the needs of the program and / or clients served.
Responsibilities:
Using an outreach, community-based, family-centered service delivery approach, and working under the supervision of the Behaviour Specialist Coordinator, Behaviour Interventionists will:
- Assist with implementing recommended behaviour management strategies and programs.
- Provide in-home consultation, education and assistance with implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs).
- Use positive behaviour interventions to reduce challenging behaviours.
- Provide personalized training and support to parents / caregivers to improve their resiliency and their ability to manage challenging behaviours and complex needs.
- Work directly with children, youth and their family members to strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and decrease sibling rivalry.
- Provide a range of support, training, and consultation to improve the child’s development and functioning in activities of daily living, such as toilet training, social emotional learning, language and communication, sleep health, sexual health, social skills, school, domestic skills and community / leisure / recreational engagement, and mental health.
- Collaborate with CYSN-DS Social Workers, other service providers and community partners to provide comprehensive goal-focused interventions.
- Implement and maintain required case management and clinical records.
- Build relationships and connections within the community to improve service integration.
- Apply culturally safe and agile, trauma informed, relational and person / family- centered modalities.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Preferred qualifications include a diploma or certificate in Behaviour Intervention or a related Social or Human Services discipline, supported by relevant experience.
To be successful in your role, you’ll also need:
- Knowledge and a demonstrated understanding of strengths-based family systems and attachment-based support.
- To be well-versed in child development, developmental delays, neurodiversity, ASD, FASD and complex support needs.
- To be familiar with IHCAN assessments, and recommended interventions.
- The ability to establish trusting relationships with children, youth, and families.
- Experience working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Other Requirements:
Given the nature of our work, please note that all shortlisted candidates:
- Need a valid BC Driver's License, regional insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
- Must undergo a screening process, including a criminal record search.
Wage / Benefits:
$25.90 - $30.00 per hour, based on relevant experience and education.
Upon successful completion of a trial period, this position is eligible for a full benefit package (including dental plan, vision coverage, life insurance, extended medical coverage, long-term disability plan, and RRSP or TFSA contributions); as well as accrued vacation and sick time at 5.8% - above BC Employment Standards!
Why we’re an employer of choice!
Like most in the social services sector, arc programs is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and ensure everyone on the team demonstrates cultural safety and sensitivity of all populations we serve.
But we believe there’s more to our work culture that promotes high levels of employee satisfaction and retention…
We are inclusive.
We use an anti-oppressive lens to inform our work with folx of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio-economic status, religions, and other oppressions to enhance our approach to equality.
We are ever-evolving.
We recruit and retain highly skilled staff and support their development through training, education, research, best practices, and innovation.
We foster a culture of continuous learning, utilizing a two-eyed seeing approach – incorporating the strengths of western knowledge and Indigenous Knowledge: ways of knowing, doing and being – while engaging meaningfully with the provincial community social services sector, Indigenous communities, and agencies.
Discover more about our agency services and work culture at arcprograms.com.
If you feel a connection to our values and work, we’d love to hear from you!
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We appreciate your interest, but kindly note that due to the high number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We acknowledge that arc programs is situated in the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Syilx peoples in the Okanagan and the Secwe̓pemc, Ktunaxa and Sinixt people in the West Kootenay region. We also acknowledge the Métis and Inuit peoples who reside on the various traditional territories across BC.
