Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Supervisor – Maternity Leave Coverage

Are you a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) looking to make a profound difference in Nanaimo Join BGC Central Vancouver Island as our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Supervisor. In this pivotal leadership role you will use your expertise in neurodiversity and behavioural science to support families guide staff reduce barriers and help replace crisis with capability.

This is a temporary full-time position providing maternity leave coverage.

Whats in it for you

• Wage: $40.00$50.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
• Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week) MondayFriday
• Location: Nanaimo BC
• Benefits:
  • Extended Benefits (Health Dental CI LTD DL AD&D)
  • Up to 50% Reduction on Childcare Fees
  • 11 Paid Statutory Holidays
  • 2 Paid BGCCVI Recognized Holidays
  • 3 Paid Holiday Closure Days for full-time staff
  • 5 BC Sick Days 5 BGC Sick Days
  • Paid Certificate Renewal
  • Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Why This Role

This isnt just a desk job. You will be actively involved in the community and working at the heart of the family unit while providing leadership and clinical guidance to your team.

We value clinical excellence and collaborative this role you will apply advanced methodologies including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to create meaningful measurable change for children youth and their families.

How Youll Make a Difference

• Clinical Assessment: Conduct Functional Assessment Interviews and observations to better understand the why behind challenging behaviours.
• Strategic Planning: Develop implement and oversee individualized PBS and Safety Plans in collaboration with families and a multi-disciplinary team including schools psychiatrists and CYMH professionals.
• Family Coaching: Act as a lead educator and resource for caregivers helping them understand neurodiversity including Autism ADHD and FASD while building their skills and confidence in supporting their childs unique strengths and needs.
• Staff Supervision and Leadership: Provide leadership guidance mentorship and support to Child and Youth Care Workers ensuring staff have the tools knowledge and clinical direction necessary to effectively support children youth and families.
• Clinical Oversight: Support staff in implementing behaviour support strategies and provide consultation and guidance when navigating complex or challenging situations.
• Advocacy: Navigate complex systems to reduce barriers to service ensuring families have access to appropriate resources and a strong voice in their care.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside the CYSN team and other community professionals to ensure a coordinated wraparound approach to care.

What You Bring

• Mandatory Certification: You are a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
• Education: A Masters Degree in Behaviour Analysis Psychology Education or a related Social or Human Services field.
• Specialized Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and practical experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) functional assessment behavioural intervention and safety planning.
• Experience: A minimum of 35 years of direct experience working in the neurodiversity or developmental delay field with demonstrated experience in behavioural intervention and caregiver coaching.
• Leadership Experience: Experience providing clinical guidance mentorship supervision or leadership to frontline staff is a strong asset.
• Resilience & Empathy: You are skilled at maintaining professional boundaries communicating clearly under pressure and providing compassionate strength-based support to families and staff.
• The Essentials: You have a reliable vehicle for daily community travel and the flexibility to meet the needs of the children youth families and staff you support.

BGC Central Vancouver Island is an equity employer and encourages applications from persons with disabilities members of visible minorities Indigenous people people of all sexual orientations and genders and others who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team.

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