Board Certified Behavioural Analyst

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Firefly is hiring a Board Certified Behavioural Analyst! For more information about this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!

Are you a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst interested in supporting children and their families?  Are you interested in working in a team environment with other professionals such as psychologists, pediatricians, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, dieticians, physiotherapists, mental health counsellors, and others?

 

FIREFLY is a multi-service, non-profit organization located in Northwestern Ontario that has recently been designated a Children’s Treatment Centre. In November 2022, FIREFLY achieved “Exemplary Standing” with Accreditation Canada.  We are dedicated to supporting and strengthening the health and well-being of families, children, and youth through emotional, physical, developmental, and community services. Clients can access FIREFLY service in a variety of __cpLocations: centre based, in community (fly-in and drive-in communities), in schools, pre-school and child care settings. FIREFLY offices are located throughout Northwestern Ontario, providing a unique opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families, local colleagues and community partners.  FIREFLY delivers many of our services in partnership with local First Nation organizations and is committed to building cultural safety into all that we do.

 

For additional information on what it is like to work at FIREFLY please take a few moments to watch to following video: https://youtu.be/AmiSO4lP-j0

 

Benefits of working at FIREFLY:

  • Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP).
  • Professional development opportunities including access to educational websites and opportunity to attend trainings.
  • Vacation entitlement starting at 4 weeks per year with a gradual increase after 3 years.
  • Paid sick leave accrued monthly up to a maximum of 30 days.
  • Additional paid days off: Wellness Days (3 total per fiscal year) and Community Service and Cultural Days (3 total per fiscal year).
  • Option to work towards a self-funded leave (i.e. 4 over 5).
  • Flexibility within the 35 hour workweek to meet the needs of the client and yourself. Opportunity to bank overtime to be used as additional vacation.
  • Excellent benefit plan with coverage including health, dental, vision, travel, life insurance and critical illness with 100% of the premiums paid by FIREFLY
  • Short and long term disability coverage paid by employee.
  • Ability to join, contribute, and learn from a multitude of committees that support your progressive attitude including neurodiversity, inclusion, ethics, family engagement, wellness, truth and reconciliation.
  • A supportive team and great workplace culture.
Employer Name: Firefly
City: Kenora
Province: ON
Postal Code: P9N 3P7
Application Deadline: December 5th, 2024
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: $73,029 to $88,316 depending on education and experience

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

FIREFLY is seeking a full-time Board Certified Behavioural Analyst to work in any FIREFLY __cpLocation.  Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will provide behaviour analytical services and clinical oversight of ABA Therapists.  You will also be responsible for the development, monitoring, and evaluation of behaviour programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Key Job Functions:

  • Develop, monitor, and evaluate behaviour programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Oversee quality assurance, including the provision of staff training, evaluation and contribution to program development
  • Develop programming based on initial and ongoing assessments. Review and modify programming as needed
  • Maintain documentation as per the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board guidelines and FIREFLY policies and procedures
  • Advocate on behalf of client for service, equipment and funding
  • Work collaboratively with community based service providers and agencies to meet identified needs and enhance delivery of care. Act as a resource for FIREFLY staff and community agencies
  • Extensive travel required

 

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required:

  • Masters Degree in Behaviour Analysis or Psychology is required
  • Certification with the Behaviour Analysts Certification Board is preferred, certification in progress will be considered
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience training and/or supervising others to provide behaviour analytics is required
  • Demonstrated competency in delivery and oversight of behaviour assessment and treatment for children and youth with ASD
  • Advanced knowledge of autism, developmental disabilities, and clinical assessment tools are required
  • Ability to write clinical reports summarizing client strengths, needs, and recommendations
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize data
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both official languages is an asset
  • Engagement in the leadership work of the agency is required
  • Exceptional communication and engagement skills and experience with children and youth with developmental concerns and/or ASD and their families
  • Superior interpersonal skills coupled with experience working as a member of a diverse and collaborative team
  • Requires the ability to travel between service delivery sites in both urban and rural settings
  • Ability to work creatively with clients both individually and in group settings
  • Sensitivity to the needs of parents/caregivers and the ability to support and involve them in programming
  • Good communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license

Conditions of Employment:

  • The ability to manage a reasonable workload; effective priority-setting and follow-up
  • Role model the vision and values of the Agency
  • Value the concept of teamwork and ability to work independently
  • Ability to deal with conflict, mediate and problem solve
  • Quality of work to meet or exceed Agency specifications
  • Vulnerable Sector Screen with Criminal Reference check that is free of any offenses
  • Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies of the Agency
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by start date
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Please apply online at:

https://fireflynw.bamboohr.com/careers/244

 

Is your partner relocating with you and you are interested in exploring what opportunities exist for them in the local area?  Please reach out to hr@fireflynw.ca.  We may be able to help!

This position is open until filled.

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