Behaviour Technician - Toronto, Canada - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Sundays 12:00-8:00pm shift

September 2023 to June 2024

Key Responsibilities:

Build strong rapport with clients and families to understand their values and goals of behaviour treatment
Collaborates with the Behaviour Analyst to ensure all components of the behavioural service focus on safety, client and family dignity, and rapport building
Assists Behaviour Analyst in assessment of interfering behaviour including conducting assessments, collecting data, and discussing assessment procedures with parents
Implements skillbased treatment plans developed by the Behaviour Analyst to support the reduction of interfering behaviour by teaching new skills
Collects and maintains data
Provides regular updates to the Behaviour Analyst on treatment progress
Receives and seeks ongoing clinical supervision from the Behaviour Analyst to ensure treatment fidelity and to amend treatment plans and goals as necessary
Responsive to the changing needs of clients and families and demonstrates flexibility to adapt treatment goals and approach as necessary in collaboration with the Behaviour Analyst
Partners with families to provide education and coaching to implement strategies and generalize skills at home and across the community
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

Position Requirements:

College diploma or undergraduate degree in a field related to behavioural science, psychology, child and youth work, or social services.
Registered Behaviour Technician certification considered an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis principles and a minimum of two years' experience implementing them considered a strong asset
Experience supporting children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions, acquired brain injury, and/or mental health conditions
Experience providing services to children and youth with varying abilities who engage in severe interfering behaviours including aggression, selfinjury, property destruction, etc.
Demonstrated experience providing parent training and coaching
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and communicate effectively with clients, families, Behaviour Analyst, and members of the interprofessional team
Strong initiative skills, demonstrated through the ability to make quick decisions, resolve conflict, and adapt to changing work environments