Behavioural Specialist

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Sunridge Retail Centre

📁: Psychology

📅   : ALB00396264 Requisition #

📅   : Nov 02, 2023 Post Date

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Classification: Behavioural Specialist (CGY)

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Applied Behaviour Collaboration Team, Addiction and Mental Health

Primary Location: Sunridge Retail Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 01-JAN-2024

Temporary End Date: 06-JUL-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $38.56

Maximum Salary: $51.27

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 five years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health concerns. At least two years working full-time working with individuals who have addictions, brain injury or other disabilities with accompanying behavioural issues. At least two years' experience with applied behaviour management strategies working full-time completing functional behaviour assessments and developing behaviour care plans. Must have the ability to work confidently and independently, be self-directed, client-focused and have a commitment to providing evidence-based interventions. Must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop therapeutic relationships. Must have the ability to thoroughly and accurately collect and document information in a professional and timely manner. Effective computer and organizational skills are a position requirement. May consider applicants with diploma/degree in disability studies, social work or other related fields if other requirements are met.

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal training in ABA/Behavior Science Technology. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated ability to provide consultation, assessment, intervention, education and coaching to stakeholders. Experienced in client-centered care, trauma-informed care and psychosocial rehabilitation principles. Experience working with a multidisciplinary team and have the ability to work well with a wide range of disciplines.

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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