At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support families while guiding staff in positive behaviour strategies.
- Company: Join BGC Central Vancouver Island, a community-focused organization.
- Benefits: Earn $40-$50/hour with extended benefits and paid training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strong community involvement and leadership opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of children and families in Nanaimo.
- Qualifications: Must be a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 50 $ per hour.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Supervisor – Maternity Leave Coverage
Are you a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) looking to make a profound difference in Nanaimo?
Join BGC Central Vancouver Island as our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Supervisor.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will use your expertise in neurodiversity and behavioural science to support families, guide staff, reduce barriers, and help replace crisis with capability.
This is a temporary, full-time position providing maternity leave coverage.
What's in it for you?
- Wage: $40.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
- Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week), Monday–Friday
- Location: Nanaimo, BC
• Benefits
- Extended Benefits (Health, Dental, CI, LTD, DL, AD&D)
- Up to 50% Reduction on Childcare Fees
- 11 Paid Statutory Holidays
- 2 Paid BGCCVI Recognized Holidays
- 3 Paid Holiday Closure Days for full-time staff
- 5 BC Sick Days + 5 BGC Sick Days
- Paid Certificate Renewal
- Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Why This Role?
This isn't just a desk job.
You will be actively involved in the community and working at the heart of the family unit while providing leadership and clinical guidance to your team.
We value clinical excellence and collaborative practice.
In this role, you will apply advanced methodologies, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), to create meaningful, measurable change for children, youth, and their families.
- How You'll Make a Difference
- Clinical Assessment: Conduct Functional Assessment Interviews and observations to better understand the "why" behind challenging behaviours.
- Strategic
Planning: Develop, implement, and oversee individualized PBS and Safety Plans in collaboration with families and a multi-disciplinary team, including schools, psychiatrists, and CYMH professionals.
- Family
Coaching: Act as a lead educator and resource for caregivers, helping them understand neurodiversity, including Autism, ADHD, and FASD, while building their skills and confidence in supporting their child's unique strengths and needs.
- Staff Supervision and
Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, mentorship, and support to Child and Youth Care Workers, ensuring staff have the tools, knowledge, and clinical direction necessary to effectively support children, youth, and families.
- Clinical Oversight: Support staff in implementing behaviour support strategies and provide consultation and guidance when navigating complex or challenging situations.
- Advocacy: Navigate complex systems to reduce barriers to service, ensuring families have access to appropriate resources and a strong voice in their care.
- Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside the CYSN team and other community professionals to ensure a coordinated, wraparound approach to care.
What You Bring
- Mandatory Certification: You are a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
- Education: A Master's Degree in Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related Social or Human Services field.
- Specialized
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and practical experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), functional assessment, behavioural intervention, and safety planning.
- Experience: A minimum of 3–5 years of direct experience working in the neurodiversity or developmental delay field, with demonstrated experience in behavioural intervention and caregiver coaching.
- Leadership Experience: Experience providing clinical guidance, mentorship, supervision, or leadership to frontline staff is a strong asset.
- Resilience & Empathy: You are skilled at maintaining professional boundaries, communicating clearly under pressure, and providing compassionate, strength-based support to families and staff.
- The Essentials: You have a reliable vehicle for daily community travel and the flexibility to meet the needs of the children, youth, families, and staff you support.
BGC Central Vancouver Island is an equity employer and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team.
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