BEHAVIOURAL OFFICER (P-2324-1369E)

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)Montreal, QC, Canada

21 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Person who designs, implements, updates, analyzes and assesses activities in a behavioural intervention / teaching program.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Working with clients who are neurodivergent;
Work collaboratively with the Intervention Team, CMC staff of 9 communities and external partners;
Provide clinical skills instructions, behavior increase and behavior reduction protocols, and evidence-based practices to those working with clients;
Developing awareness, learning modules and workshop materials.

REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field; or Bachelor / Master with focus in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Experience :

Minimum of two (4) years of relevant experience;

Knowledge and Abilities :

Knowledge and experience with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent differences;

Knowledge of how to intervene with behavior(s) targeted for change in effective and socially significant ways;

Ability to communicate theoretical and practical knowledge, as applied to coaching and training;

Experience with community-based interventions and coordination of service plans;

Good critical thinking, synthesis, organizational and decision-making skills;

Autonomous, flexible, discreet and empathetic;

Teamwork skills, dynamism, sense of accountability and resourcefulness;

Good interpersonal and communication skills;

Experience with Cree culture and language and social / health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;

Experience with First nation or with cross-cultural work is an asset.

LANGUAGE

Fluent in English;

Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.

OTHER

Willing to travel to various communities.