WHO WE ARE:

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, close to nature and city, with many opportunities for outdoor and leisure activities. We acknowledge that we provide our services on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Stó:lō and Nlaka'pamux peoples. We are a community-based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth, and their families. Our work focuses on child development – supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff, and our community. We believe in “Helping Kids Shine”.

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a flexible, supportive employer that invests in the mental health, wellbeing, and professional development of our staff. FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

WHAT THE JOB LOOKS LIKE:

Under the general supervision of the Department Leader Family Services, provides clinical guidance to Behaviour Interventionists within the Behaviour Management Program. The Behaviour Consultant provides behaviour assessments, plans, documents, and implements a comprehensive behaviour program for children and youth with developmental delays.

Typical Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides an initial assessment of each child eligible for the program, using a family centered approach.
• Develops, documents, implements, and monitors Individualized Behaviour Plans for each child in collaboration with the family, referral source and multidisciplinary team and makes changes as necessary on an ongoing basis.
• Develops behaviour management strategies and provides child specific training and hands on demonstration of intensive behaviour interventions for Behaviour Interventionists, families and caregivers.
• Contributes to quality improvements of the Behaviour Management Program, which includes collaborating with team members in the development and evaluation of written procedures, standards, and client materials.
• Keeps up with the current research and developments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Hybrid

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Master's degree in Psychology or related health field
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in assessment, planning and working with children and youth with developmental delays.
• Ability to foster professional multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Demonstrated effective written, listening and oral communication skills
• Outstanding problem-solving and objective-setting abilities
• Competence in organizing and chairing team gatherings
• Exhibited aptitude in time management and organization
• Proven capacity to offer team assistance and adaptability

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• Salary range as per HSA Collective Agreement
• Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Yearly upto education allowance ($1000)
• Additional learning and development opportunities
  
• Collaborative team environment 
• Flexible working hours, with opportunity to do some work from home
• Work cell phone and laptop
• Staff Events
• On-site free parking
• Travel mileage reimbursement

EQUITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

“We are dedicated to strengthening the well-being, growth and participation of children, youth and their families through innovative evidence-based child development services.”

Disclaimer: Please directly apply to career opportunities at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) on our careers page to make sure your application reaches the Hiring Manager. Any job Postings which are not posted on FVCDC career page are not legitimate job opportunities posted by FVCDC. Please note that FVCDC never requests your SIN number and any personal details prior to the onboarding (interview) process.