Behavioural Specialist

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Sunridge Retail Centre

📁: Psych/Counselling/Social Work

📅   : ALB00270989 Requisition #

📅   : Mar 24, 2022 Post Date

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Classification: Behavioural Specialist (CGY)

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: Sunridge Mall CHC Dev Dis MH

Primary Location: Sunridge Retail Centre

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 31-MAR-2022

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 11-APR-2022

Temporary End Date: 14-APR-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $36.96

Maximum Salary: $49.15

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Psychology. Minimum of two years' experience in a Mental Health setting. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS - HCP). Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification. Possession of a valid driver's licence and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel.

Additional Required Qualifications:

At least three years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities with applied behaviour management strategies (positive approaches). Previous ABA Experience. Must be comfortable working with families, providing in-home services, and having a well-maintained reliable vehicle as there will be regular travel required. Must have recent extensive experience conducting comprehensive behavioural mental health assessments, including observation, data collection and analysis resulting in the development of appropriate individualized care plans. Have the ability to work confidently and independently, be self-directed, be client-focused with a commitment to providing quality services. Must have the excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills and can thoroughly and accurately collect and document information professionally and timely and have effective written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with five years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders with accompanying behavioural issues. Preference will also be given to candidates who are pursuing (actively registered in a recognized program) or have completed BCBA Certification. Must have a demonstrated ability to provide consultation, assessment, intervention, education and coaching.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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