Do you enjoy putting a smile on a child’s face?  Do you love helping children learn new skills? Do you want to know that your work is making a life-changing impact on others?

 

If any of the above describes you, you will fit right in with our Behaviour Interventionists at Social Butterflies Activities and Learning.  Our goal is to help those on the autism spectrum (ASD) succeed in overcoming challenges and learn new skills. We feel lucky to be able to enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families.

 

Under the supervision of a Behaviour Consultant (BC), the Behaviour Interventionist (BI) provides direct Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum

 

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement programs using ABA methods and principles to develop skills and eliminate or minimize challenging behaviours

• Conduct one-on-one direct therapy or work with small groups within the centre, home, school or daycare setting

• Work independently and efficiently unsupervised, problem solve, and manage challenging situations effectively

• Work in a team-oriented environment when facilitating group work

• Direct work with clients include various physical demands such as sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting, running, twisting/turning, lifting, and frequent physical transitions

• Collect and record data regularly throughout sessions

• Attend and participate in regular training and team meetings

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Qualification, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements:

• Valid BC Drivers Licence with a clean Drivers Abstract and reliable transportation

• Clear Criminal Records Check reworking with vulnerable population

• Professional, positive attitude and appearance

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Comfortable working with children in centre, schools, daycares and home environments

• Enjoy playing with children

• Ability to implement all aspects of programs (This may involve singing, dancing, tickling, toilet training, etc.)

• Have an open and flexible schedule

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Preference will be given to those who:

• Have a related degree such as ABA, Psychology or Early Childhood Education

• Be Child CPR and First Aid Certified

• Have experience with Applied Behaviour Analysis and/or managing challenging behaviours in children

• Training and/or education related to working with individuals with ASD

• Experience working with children