Behavioural Consultant

Skill Requirements
• Strong knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based behavioural practices.
• Ability to conduct client intake meetings and gather relevant information from caregivers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct assessments to identify client strengths, needs, current skill levels, and goals.
• Ability to develop individualized Behaviour Intervention Plans based on assessment findings and client needs.
• Ability to develop individualized skill acquisition programs.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate, and modify programming based on client progress and changing needs.
• Strong understanding of data collection methods and the ability to develop appropriate data collection systems.
• Ability to accurately analyze and interpret client data and use findings to guide programming decisions.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate monthly and quarterly client progress reports.
• Ability to CREATE individualized visual supports and program materials, including visual schedules, PECS materials, social stories, and visual cards.
• Strong clinical judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to train Behaviour Technicians in the implementation of Behaviour Intervention Plans, skill acquisition programs, and data collection procedures.
• Strong coaching and supervisory skills, including the ability to observe staff performance, evaluate competency, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.
• Ability to lead case conceptualization discussions and provide ongoing clinical guidance to Behaviour Technicians.
• Ability to onboard and train new Behaviour Technicians, students, camp counsellors, and other program staff as required.
• Ability to supervise student placements and complete required placement documentation.
• Ability to supervise staff within different Autism Connections programs as required.
• Strong case management skills and the ability to oversee programming and progress for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, documentation, scheduling, and a clinical caseload.
• Ability to coordinate staff and client schedules effectively.
• Ability to maintain organized and accurate client files and records.
• Ability to manage program waitlists and related administrative responsibilities.
• Strong written communication skills, including clinical documentation, reports, service agreements, correspondence, and program materials.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively with autistic individuals, caregivers, staff, social workers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to explain programs, recommendations, progress, and behavioural concepts clearly to caregivers and other non-clinical audiences.
• Ability to provide individualized parent and caregiver training based on client needs and family priorities.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively with Behaviour Technicians, the Executive Director, the Operations & Marketing Assistant, and other team members.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with families, community stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Ability to represent Autism Connections professionally at meetings, community events, and stakeholder discussions.
• Ability to contribute collaboratively to organizational events and fundraisers when required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to adapt communication, teaching approaches, and supports to the individual needs of each client.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in documentation, data collection, scheduling, and client records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to ethical service delivery, organizational policies, and professional standards.
• Ability to ensure Behaviour Technicians and other supervised staff follow organizational policies, ethical guidelines, and service-delivery expectations.
• Ability to remain professional and organized when managing sensitive, complex, or challenging situations involving clients, caregivers, or staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and electronic documentation/data systems, including the ability to maintain client records, reports, schedules, and program data.
• Ability to learn and effectively use additional software, documentation systems, and program tools required by Autism Connections.