FIREFLY is seeking a full-time Positive Behaviour Interventionist to work in our Kenora FIREFLY location.
Do you have experience in early childhood development and have an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder? Are you interested in working in a team environment with other professionals such as psychologists, pediatricians, occupational therapists, rehab assistants, dieticians, behaviour therapists, mental health counsellors, and others?
Reporting to the Clinical Manager and working under the guidance of a Senior Clinician, the Positive Behaviour Interventionist is responsible for working directly with children/youth with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other potential neurodevelopmental disorders or differences. The Positive Behaviour Interventionist provides evidence‑based interventions as outlined in the child/youth’s Behaviour Plan. The Positive Behaviour Interventionist may also provide Family Services and Supports, primarily parent‑direct services, as part of their role.
Positive Behaviour Interventionists will work across a variety of settings such as homes, schools, and community spaces, and as such, must possess strong communication, collaboration, and independence skills. Services provided are family‑centred and each family is seen as a partner in supporting the child/youth while participating in services and supports. The Positive Behaviour Interventionist will work with clinical direction and clinical coaching from a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) or Psychological Associate.
Administrative direction and assignments are provided by the Clinical Manager.
FIREFLY is a multi-service, non‑profit organization located in Northwestern Ontario that has recently been designated a Children’s Treatment Centre. We are dedicated to supporting and strengthening the health and well‑being of families, children, and youth through emotional, physical, developmental, and community services. Clients can access FIREFLY service in a variety of locations: centre‑based, in community (fly‑in and drive‑in communities), in schools, pre‑school and child care settings.
FIREFLY offices are located throughout Northwestern Ontario, providing a unique opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families, local colleagues and community partners. FIREFLY delivers many of our services in partnership with local First Nation organizations and is committed to building cultural safety into all that we do.
For additional information on what it is like to work at FIREFLY please take a few moments to watch our recruitment video.
Benefits of working at FIREFLY:- Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP).
- Professional development opportunities including access to educational websites and opportunity to attend trainings.
- Vacation entitlement starting at 4 weeks per year with a gradual increase after 3 years, as well as paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Paid sick leave accrued monthly up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Additional paid days off:
Wellness Days (3 total per fiscal year) and Community Service and Cultural Days (3 total per fiscal year). - Option to work towards a self‑funded leave (i.e. 4 over
5). - Flexibility within the 35 hour workweek to meet the needs of the client and yourself. Opportunity to bank overtime to be used as additional vacation.
- Excellent benefit plan with coverage including health, dental, vision, travel, life insurance and critical illness with 100% of the premiums paid by FIREFLY
- Short and long term disability coverage paid by employee.
- Ability to join, contribute, and learn from a multitude of committees that support your progressive attitude including neurodiversity, inclusion, ethics, family engagement, wellness, truth and…
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