Behavior Support Specialist – Inspire Talent Consulting

Job Title: Behavior Support Specialist

Location: Brampton, ON

Job Description: Behavior support specialists assist in the implementation of skills acquisition programs that are focused on the teaching of adaptive skills (i.e., personal care and hygiene, academics, social skills, etc.). These services, delivered continuously throughout the day, may take place in one of our programs or out in the community, and encompass activities related to all aspects of daily living.Duties/Responsibilities:Implements facility-wide behavioral programs, as well as individualized behavioral protocols, skill acquisition programs, and completing the necessary documentation.
Models appropriate behavior, and provides positive reinforcement and corrective feedback daily.
Assists residents in Activities of Daily Living. This includes bathing, transfers, toileting and physical assistance, and assisting and participating in physical, vocational, and recreational activities.
Administers resident’s medication programs.
Interacts with residents family and visitors in the facility and on home visits.
Completes all daily needed documentation (i.e. behavioral data, shift summaries, house charts, checklists, medication administration records, and incident reports) including filing in client binders
Ensure the safety of all residents and co-workers by ensuring a safe environment, following all safety protocols, and implementing the required physical and mechanical interventions.
Attends crisis intervention and other training, as required.
Works with individuals of all ages.
computer skillsQualifications:College Diploma or a University Degree (Autism & Behavioral Sciences, Developmental Services, Human Services, Police Foundations, Psychology, Criminology, and other disciplines will be considered)
Energetic and self-motivated; willing to learn and apply new knowledge
Available to work a rotating schedule
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team
Good communication skills verbal and written
Experience working with individuals with complex behaviors (asset)
Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (asset)
Current First-Aid and CPR certification
Candidates must have a valid drivers license and a good drivingCrisis Intervention training and Registered Behavior Technician training is preferred.

Company Name: Inspire Talent Consulting

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