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behavioural consultant

Fredericton, NB
CA$37,440 - CA$52,000/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

About the role

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Education/teaching of individuals with autism. Child care and support services management. Developmental services worker. Behavioural sciences. Psychology, general. Applied behaviour analysis. Asset languages: Mi''''kmaq; Micmac. Work setting: Community service organization. Associations and non profit organizations. Tasks: Conduct literature reviews. Conduct program evaluations. Conduct research on related specialized therapies. Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans . Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes. Examine the behaviour. Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Interview patients . Record observations. Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels. Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants. Write progress reports . Prepare a treatment plan for each patient. Implement treatment plans. Perform administrative tasks. Analyze the patient during the treatments. Maintain accurate records. Participate in fundraising activities. Plan intervention programs. Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs. Recruit and hire staff. Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment. Provide consultation services to government and other organizations. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports. Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. MS Office. Investigative expertise: Background checks (pre-marital, pre-employments etc.). Counselling specialization: Crisis intervention. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Walking. Large caseload. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Manual dexterity. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Values and ethics. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Organized. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: To be determined.

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