Behaviour Consultant for Ascy-lynwood Charlton - Hamilton, Canada - Affiliated Services for Children and Youth [ASCY]

Description

Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY) requires a Behaviour Consultant for ASCY-Lynwood Charlton (LCC) School Age Partnership Program for a
10 month contract position.

Through direct service and consultation, the behaviour consultant promotes inclusionary practices geared to enhance the capacity of staff working within prescribed Before and After School programs and/or licensed child care programs specifically with children experiencing significant behavioural/mental health concerns.

The Behaviour Consultant will work in collaboration with the multi-agency interdisciplinary team to build the capacity of supervisors and educators in responding to current needs and issues in programs in the area of behavioural/mental health concerns of children by facilitating professional learning events and professional learning communities.

Position Title:
Behaviour Consultant for ASCY-Lynwood Charlton (LCC) School Age Partnership Program


Reports to:
Manager of Quality and Inclusion


Location: 526 Upper Paradise Road, Unit A, Hamilton, ON L9C 5E3


What we offer:

• 10 month contract position of 37.5 hours a week (September June 2024)

• Monday

• Friday, 8:30am 4:30am with flexibility to occasionally work outside of regular hours (expectation for early morning and early evening hours arranged through flexible work arrangements)
• Salary: $27.25$33.50/hr. depending on experience
• 8% vacation pay
• 3 days of paid time off during December holiday season

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

• Staff Person Providing Support and Consultation:_
• Making visits to identified BASP and/or child care programs to heighten staff awareness, knowledge and confidence in supporting children with behavioural/mental health concerns by:
• Working from a strength or asset-based approach using a variety of developmental/environmental tools and observations, identifying and examining potential environmental influences, triggers and strategies to challenging behaviour being demonstrated in the classroom.
• Making recommendations for materials, tools and/or accommodations to facilitate functioning (ex. modification of the program environment), taking into consideration cognitive, physical, social and emotional development
• Responding to the needs of licensed BASP and/or child care programs by accessing/sharing community resources and relevant research in regard to behaviour, selfregulation and mental health.
• Aiding in the development of differentiated instructional, environmental and behavioral strategies. This may involve collaboration with children and their programs.
• Providing consultation and program wide strategies to support the inclusion of children with behavioural/mental health concerns. Consultation may include coaching, mentoring, exploration of applicable strategies and other informal supports to program staff.
• Supporting the development of a plan outlining behaviour guidance strategies which the program staff can use to support the child's optimal development, selfregulation and adaptive skills. Plans will be developed in partnership with the child care provider, child to the extent possible, and other professionals involved with the program.
• Making suggestions pertaining to appropriate referrals to other community services and supports as needed.
• Providing recommendations and completing a summary report when a program no longer requires formal services/support.
• Lead Responsibilities:_
• Developing, and/or facilitating professional learning opportunities, study groups, staff meeting discussions, etc. to enhance and build the capacity of supervisors and educators in working with children with behavioural/mental health concerns.
• Training and

Professional Development:
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• Participating in all mandatory agency and program training and inservice processes.
• Assuming responsibility for their own professional development, including keeping up to date with new developments in the field and acquiring new skills to best serve community programs.
• Other Duties:_
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Clinical Skills:_
• Reviewing of information on Service Request Forms and creating a plan for support.
• Monitoring caseload and coordinating program visits.
• Completing quarterly statistics on service delivery.
• Engaging in a collaborative model and discussing appropriate child behaviour.

- management strategies.

• Enhanced Interpersonal Skills:_
• Developing rapport and relationships with child care program staff, and children/youth.
• Working collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external parties.
• Utilizing effective conflict management strategies in navigating contentious issues.
• Enhanced Problem Solving and

Decision Making Skills:
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• Identifying risks and problems, seek and consider alternative solutions.
• Separating nonessential from critical data.
• Recognizing and reporting concerning situations to Manager of Quality and Inclusion.

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