Behaviour Specialist

NSECDIS offers a competitive compensation package including:

As well as:

• $86,565/annually or $47.56/hour
• 105 hours Vacation, 105 hours Sick time
• Group Health Benefits Plan (including Extended Healthcare, Dental and Wellness services)
• Contributory Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Paid holidays (provincial & federal) as well as a paid winter holiday shutdown

• Continuous Professional Development
• A chance to support families and educators in your community

• Provide specialized expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of positive behaviour support plans and programming for young children (birth to school entry).
• Collaborate with NSECDIS teams and community partners to support children's social-emotional development and self-regulation across home and community settings.
• Plan, develop, and deliver professional learning opportunities for NSECDIS staff, families, and early childhood professionals.
• Provide targeted support to Intervention and Pyramid Model teams for children with developmental delays, disabilities, trauma histories, and behavioural or emotional challenges.
• Offer consultation, problem-solving support, and coaching to Developmental Interventionists and Inclusion Coaches related to individual case files using evidence-based practices.
• Model and coach functional assessment, program planning, and behaviour support strategies.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community partners in the development, implementation, and review of individualized program plans.
• Participate in positive behaviour support planning meetings, providing guidance and modeling best practices as needed.
• Support the interpretation of assessments and reports, and promote effective use of evidence-based tools, resources, and strategies.
• Review and evaluate intervention effectiveness and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Guide staff in collecting and analyzing behavioural data to identify triggers and understand the function of behaviour.
• Support staff in connecting families with appropriate community, mental health, and other external resources.
• Maintain knowledge of NSECDIS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Uphold confidentiality in all aspects of practice.
• Promote inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices.
• Stay current with emerging research, trends, and best practices in behaviour support.
• Participate in quality improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master Degree in Special Education, Diverse Learners; Psychology (Clinical or School); or Human Communication Disorders;
  • Candidates with a Masters Degree in Special Education or Diverse Learners must have BCBA Certification in good standing with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board OR completion of a Masters level program in Applied Behavioural Analysis and currently undergoing supervision to obtain BCBA certification;
  • Candidates with a Masters Degree in Psychology (Clinical or School) must be registered with NSBEP (Registered Psychologist or Candidate Register Psychologist);
  • Candidates with a Masters Degree in Human Communications Disorders must be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists and must have BCBA Certification in good standing with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board OR completion of a Masters level program in Applied Behavioural Analysis and currently undergoing supervision to obtain BCBA certification;
• Minimum of three years of successful practice;
• Relevant training and/or experience with implementing evidence-based interventions with young children with developmental delays or disorders;
• Experience and/or training in functional behaviour assessment procedures
• Experience developing and delivering effective training using a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, online, recorded)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated effective relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within an inter-professional collaborative practice framework; and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with technology including data management systems and Microsoft office suite