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Are you a skilled behaviour analyst committed to supporting child, youth and families through evidence-informed, family-centred care?

FIREFLY is seeking a full-time Registered Behaviour Analystto join our team. In this role, you will provide behaviour analytic services, support the development and monitoring of applied behaviour analysis program, and provide clinical oversight to Positive Behaviour Interventionists. You will work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to strengthening the well-being of children, youth, and families across Northwestern Ontario.

About FIREFLY

FIRELFY is a multi-service, non-profit organization committed to strengthening the health and well-being of children, youth, and families. We provide mental health, developmental, and community services across Northwestern Ontario in partnerships with families, schools, child care centres, and community organizations. To learn more about working at FIREFLY please watch this short video: FIREFLY Recruitment Video

About the Role

As a Registered Behaviour Analyst at FIREFLY, you will play an important role in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Reporting to the Clinical Manager you will:

• Develop, monitor, evaluate, review and modify ABA programs for children with ASD based on initial and ongoing assessments
  
• Provide behaviour analytic services and clinical oversight to Positive Behaviour Interventionists
• Supportquality assurance through staff training, evaluation, and contributions to program development
  
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Behaviour Analyst Certification Board guidelines and FIREFLY policies and procedures
  
• Analyze and synthesize data to support assessment, programming, and intervention planning
• Advocate on behalf of client for service, equipment, and funding
  
• Work collaboratively with FIREFLY staff and community agencies
• Act as a resource for FIREFLY staff and community agencies

This position requires travel between service delivery sites in urban and rural settings across Northwestern Ontario.

What We're Looking For

Education & Registration:

• Masters Degree in Behaviour Analysis or Psychology is required
  
• Registration as a Registered Behaviour Analyst authorizing autonomous practice with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario is required
• Certification with the Behaviour Analysts Certification Board or registration in progress, will be considered
  

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience training and/or supervising others to provide behaviour analytics is required
  
• Demonstrated competency in delivery and oversight of behaviour assessment and intervention for children and youth with ASD is required
  
• Experience working with children and youth with developmental concerns and/or ASD, and their families, is required

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of autism, developmental disabilities, and clinical assessment tools are required
  
• Strong ability to assess needs, develop programming, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, youth, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to support and involve parents and caregivers in programming in a respectful and meaningful way
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a diverse and collaborative team
• Ability to work creatively with clients individually and in group settings
• Strong documentation, report writing, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team and organization goals
• Ability to communicate effective
• Ability to speak French would be an asset

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Clear Criminal Reference check with Vulnerable Sector Screen is required upon hire
• Ability to manage a reasonable workload through effective prioritization and follow-up
  
• Commitment to role modelling FIREFLY's mission, vision, and values
  
• Commitment to teamwork while also working independently
  
• Ability to manage conflict, mediate, problem solve, and exercise sound professional judgment
  
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work that meets or exceeds agency expectations
  
• Commitment to promoting and following FIREFLY's health and safety practices

Why Join FIREFLY?

At FIREFLY, we believe in supporting our staff so they can support our communities. You'll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team focused on making a difference for children, youth, and families across Northwestern Ontario.

Benefits include:

• 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.
  
• 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 reconciliation.
• A supportive team and great workplace culture.

Interested in this position?

We encourage you to apply. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Relocating for this position? If you are relocating and have a spouse/partner relocating with you and you are interested in exploring what opportunities exist for them in the local area, please reach out to hr@fireflynw.ca. We may be able to help!

FIREFLY does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.