Behaviour Analyst

Behaviour Analyst (Contract Until January 2028)

Full Time Contract Toronto, ON, CA

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,682.92 To $88,164.73 Annually

to be completed

Behaviour Analyst

VITA is a non-profit organization providing supports and services to individuals with a developmental disability and or Mental health challenge. Our staff make a difference in the lives of our members’ everyday.

We are hiring a Behavioural Analyst to join our team. This full-time Contract position is an opportunity to put your knowledge and technical skills to work on a variety of high value people related tasks.

This role will provide behavioural assessment and implementation plans as it applies to the areas of intellectual disabilities and dual diagnosis.

We love supporting the community we serve! At VITA, we believe that positive, happy, and healthy people have a passion for life and bring that energy to their work. No matter what your specialty or experience, your unique contributions will make a difference.

Our culture blends various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe it is not about fitting into our culture; it is about adding value to our workplace through expertise, fresh ideas, and perspectives.

We cannot wait to see what you will bring!

Reporting to the Director of Clinical and Educational Services you will be responsible for

• Completes behavioural assessments and provides corresponding recommendations for referrals within the agency.
• Designs and monitors behavioural and cognitive behavioural orientation received from referrals.
• Refers any intrusive programs to the Director of Clinical & Educational Services and to the Executive Director for approval to ensure member’s behavioural needs are addressed.
• Reviews and summarizes on going data collection, evaluates and revises individual behavioural plans to ensure member’s needs are met.
• May develop and implement various client groups, as well as provide individual cognitive behavioural therapy independently or in conjunction with colleagues or community partners.
• Participates in the design and implementation of training initiatives to meet the needs of direct support staff in the areas of behaviour supports.
• Facilitate group and individual therapies from a cognitive-behavioural orientation.
• Provides immediate information to the Director of Clinical & Educational Services or designate with respect to any risk management issues or potential crisis and assists in generating strategies for preventative and crisis management.
• Review’s member issues with colleagues and the Director of Clinical & Educational Services and is available to consult to colleagues as part of the team process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical & Educational Services.

• Minimal B.A. degree an asset in Behavioural Psychology, Behavioural Science Technology Diploma and/or graduate level education in Psychology.
• Minimum 2 years experience post graduate working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience working with offenders with intellectual or development disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license is a Requirement.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Well-developed and highly effective listening, communication, presentation, and persuasive skills, including the ability to receive, process and present information to diverse audiences while maintaining effective collaborative relationships.
• Proven success in building relationships and fostering a positive, inclusive organizational culture within a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to work effectively with and influence all levels of management, strong record of collaboration.
• Excellent analytical skills, excellent written and oral…