Child & Youth Counsellor / Behavioural Specialist - Toronto, Canada - wm+a

wm+a

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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RBT 40 hour training available for wm+a associates FREE_
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As an Independent Contractor with wm+a, you are part of a team committed to providing evidence-based services and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support_

NOTE:
Interviews may be virtually or onsite.

Region:
Downtown Toronto

Availability:
Must have flexible availability and be able to commit to a minimum of 24+ hours of work per week; Weekdays/Weekends - Daytime, afternoon, overnight (Priority to be given to applicants with daytime and / or overnight availability.)

Settings:
Hospital

Child & Youth Counsellor /Behaviour Specialist
wm+a is dedicated to supporting individuals with complex and unique needs.

We are looking for dedicated and skilled Child & Youth Counsellors / Behaviour Support Specialists with experience and skills to successfully support our clients and community in a clinical / hospital setting.

As part of our wm+a network of Independent Contractors you have an opportunity to coordinate your availability and area of work as it meets your professional objectives and as is aligned with the needs of those we support.

Responsibilities:

Providing individualized and/or crisis supports to children, youth and adults diagnosed with ASD (autism), Developmental Disability, Mental Health Disorder and/or Dual Diagnosis in a hospital setting
Implementing client specific goals and ISP/BSP; teaching based on principals of ABA and other evidencebased practices
Work with client in their setting: hospitals / health care setting
Collect, manage and analyze data/daily documentation relevant to the clients' specific programs and goals; participate/contribute to case coordination and multidisciplinary service dialogue.

Qualifications & Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of Fulltime strong experience supporting complex needs population (ie. ASD / mental health / psychiatry / eating disorder experience would be an asset)
Community college diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline (CYW, DSW, BA, BST)
Ability to work independently following an individualized plan (IEP, BSP)
Critical thinking and sound decision making ability
Experience in data collection; knowledge of ABA is an asset
Vulnerable Sector Screening required; VPC accepted if within the last 6 months
Crisis training (CPI) and Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19 (hospital requirement)
Team commitment: 24hour access to support when needed
Technical infrastructure: online scheduling, data and CRM system
Professional development: clinical training opportunities: ABA, OCD, ADHD, ODD, FASD and more
RBT (Registered Behaviour Technician) 40hour online training content available to active associates via alphabeePRO
Inhouse mandatory trainings: CPI, SMG, CPR/FA