Temporary Full Time (1.0) (until January 2026) (Renfrew Location)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst provides clinical supervision to clinicians on cases which require consultation for clinical intervention in particular, complex treatment protocols including intrusive behavioural intervention strategies. This position will also include a direct caseload through providing behaviour management services within an interdisciplinary framework to children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Services will include assessment, treatment and therapeutic programming, clinical consultation, program evaluation, training, education and research activities within a variety of settings throughout CHEO’s region of Eastern Ontario including homes, community settings and group homes. Travel, and evening and weekend work should be an expectation of the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate therapeutic treatment interventions utilizing evidence-based ABA practices.
- Assist staff with problem solving and decision making in regards to their individual caseloads requiring clinical supervision.
- Develop and provide formal staff training in dealing effectively with severe problem behaviour (i.e. aggression, self-injury, property destruction).
- Collaborate and coordinate care with multidisciplinary team members within CHEO
- Represent CHEO on internal and external clinical review committees as required in the area of behaviour practices and ABA.
- Mandatory clinical supervision of children and youth with intrusive behavioural intervention strategies in accordance with the Child and Family services act.
- Ensure that process for evidenced based practice is implemented in all areas of service delivery.
- Foster and maintain linkages with community agencies and educational organizations.
- Provide consultation services to individuals and groups such as: clients, relatives of clients, professional associations, agency staff, mental health workers, and involved medical providers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary teams, committees and task forces.
- Prepare and maintain formal documentation including assessment reports, treatment plans, program plans, guidelines, program review summaries, and discharge summaries.
- Maintain ongoing professional development.
- Adhere to the best practice model service delivery.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related to privacy.
- Follow organizational policies and procedures related to safety, including reporting and follow-up for incidents/accidents and near misses, identification and management of risks and emergency procedures.
- Follow routine precautions for infection prevention and control including proper hand hygiene.
- Participate in education and improvement activities related to safety.
- Follow standards of practice and established policies for the profession regarding safe application of assessment protocols, therapeutic techniques and techniques for direct handling of clients (e.g., Non-Violent Crisis Intervention).
- Receive training in safe and effective use of equipment, ensures that any equipment used with client is clean and in proper working order, report any equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
- Educate clients and their families and helps them understand their role in promoting safety.
- Because of the changing nature of the job and the job requirements, duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Master’s degree of Applied Disabilities Studies, Psychology or in a related field (Essential)
- Maintain good standing in certification with the credentialing body of the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB). (Essential)
- Meet all eligibility requirements for being a listed as a qualified provider on the Ontario Autism Program Provider list as of April 2021 or in the process of obtaining. (Essential)
- Five years recent related experience in a behavioural management consultant position or equivalent experience (e.g., five years recent experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis in community program for persons with a developmental delay). (Essential)
- Advanced knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis and its application. (Essential)
- Previous experience providing clinical supervision (Essential)
- Clinical skills that demonstrate competence in assessment with children, youths and their families. (Essential)
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring skills. (Essential)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to receive and incorporate feedback. (Essential)
- Knowledge of community resources for children and youth with special needs. (Essential)
- Computer literacy with clinical applications (especially Microsoft office, Excel). (Essential)
- Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive environment. (Essential)
- Ability to travel to provide service to clients throughout all of Renfrew (Essential)
- Ability to attend last-minute meetings in Renfrew (Essential)
- Valid Ontario’s driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel from site to site and to multiple community-based visits on a daily basis is required. (Essential)
- Bilingualism (English/ French) (Preferred)
Pay Grid:
$44.50 – $55.63 per hour
*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
