Behaviour Specialist - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Behaviour Specialist

Job Posting #: 924118

Union:
Non-Union**
Site: Toronto Rehab, University Centre

Department:
Brain Program

Reports to:
Brain Allied Health Manager

Hours: 1.0 FTE, 37.5 Hours/Week;

Wage range or Salary:
$ $45.92 hourly to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy**
Status: Permanent Full Time

Shifts:
Weekdays/Weekends

Posted Date:
August 31, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled
**_

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._**The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Summary:

Working in an exciting specialized rehab program, the Behaviour Specialist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke Rehab teams here at Toronto Rehab.

Treatment plans typically use Applied Behaviour Analysis alone or in conjunction with other behaviour strategies for each client, with the goal of promoting participation in rehab and a return to normal activities of daily living through evidence based practice.
Effective and timely evaluation of the clients' progress on a regular basis, modifying the treatment plan as appropriate, in consultation with the team, on an ongoing basis.
Collaboration and effective communication with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team. The team looks to the Behaviour Specialist for support in developing strategies to respond to behavioural issues in a leastintrusive mosteffective ethical consistent way to improve client's participation and benefit from therapy while minimizing risk of harm to others/self.
Lead for facilitating regular new staff training using the PCMA Everyday Behaviour Tools Practitioner Training and supporting the programs implementation of The Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation.
Additional elements included within the Behaviour Specialist role are opportunities to participate in research, continuing education and quality/safety activities, preparing planning and providing educational sessions within the framework of the applied behaviour analysis model, completing required documentation in a timely manner, and performing crossfunctional and other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or required. Finally, the BT will work under the supervision of the program psychologist.

Qualifications:

Completion of a minimum of a College Diploma program
Current registration with the Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and /or Registration/affiliation with the Canadian Psychological Association
Training in Applied Behaviour Analysis at the College or University level
Up to three (3) years of relevant experience working with individuals with behaviour challenges and brain injury
Experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis with populations having impaired cognition
Demonstrated ability to conduct functional assessments and develop & implement resulting positive behavior support plans
Experience with adults in a hospital setting preferred
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multitask
Compliance with confidentiality
Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.