Behaviour Strategist

Job Title: Behaviour Strategist Location: Sunridge Position Type: Part-time (0.8 FTE) Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8:30AM to 4:00PM Reports To: Site Therapy Supervisor, ECS North About: Pacekids Programs is a dynamic, non-profit organization committed to empowering children with diverse needs and their families through education, therapy, and play. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Behaviour Strategist to join our Early Childhood Services (ECS) team, where play-based learning meets meaningful impact. Position Summary: As a Behaviour Strategist, you will play a key role in assessing, planning, and delivering behavioural supports for preschool and school-aged children in our ECS school program. Working closely with families, teachers, Classroom Therapy Aides (CTAs), and our interdisciplinary team, you will create strategies that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and aligned with each child’s unique needs. Key Responsibilities: * Develop, coach, and implement behavioural strategies in classroom settings using a play-based approach. * Consult and collaborate with teaching and therapy staff to build capacity and support programming. * Provide coaching and recommendations to families to strengthen behavioural programming at home and school. * Conduct informal assessments and screenings for preschool and kindergarten-aged children. * Support and monitor Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) in collaboration with the team and families. * Prepare and maintain documentation, including annual assessment and treatment summary reports. * Deliver training and professional development to Pacekids staff. What We’re Looking For: * An acceptable combination of education in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with children with diverse needs. Experience in the areas of behavioral psychology, treatment design and implementation, and supporting staff and students in a classroom environment is an asset. * Understanding of play-based approaches to supporting children with diverse needs * Understanding of child development, and evidence based practices * Strong understanding of child development, play-based learning, and evidence-based practices. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams. * Flexible, adaptable, and able to adjust strategies based on individual needs and priorities. Requirements: * Current Standard or Intermediate First Aid & CPR-Level C certification. * Clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Intervention Check. * Proficiency in English (written & verbal). * Experience working with preschool and school-aged children. Why Join Pacekids? * Competitive compensation commensurate with experience * Comprehensive employer-paid health and paramedical benefits for full-time employees, effective from day one * Flexible paid sick and personal time (5.38% of hours worked) to support employee well-being * Three weeks of paid vacation, plus 11 paid holidays and statutory holiday pay in accordance with Alberta Employment Standards * Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * Professional development opportunities, including a professional development allowance to support ongoing learning and career growth If you’re passionate about helping children reach their potential through play-based learning and evidence-based behavioural supports, we’d love to hear from you. Pacekids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the grounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, or sexual orientation. If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Pacekids’ Human Resources team at [email protected] [[email protected]].

The Behaviour Strategist will assess, plan, and deliver play-based behavioural supports for children in an ECS school program. They will also collaborate with families and staff to monitor Individualized Program Plans and provide professional development training.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience working with children with diverse needs and a relevant educational background. Essential requirements include First Aid & CPR-Level C certification, a clear criminal record check, and proficiency in English.

• Health insurance • Paramedical benefits • Flexible paid sick time • Personal time • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Employee and family assistance program • Professional development allowance

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• Behavioral strategy
• Play-based learning
• Child development
• Evidence-based practices
• Individualized program plans
• Behavioral psychology
• Treatment design
• Classroom management
• Coaching
• Assessment
• Screening
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Documentation
• Professional development
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• Working With Children
• Teaching
• Child Development
• Evidence-Based Practice
• English Language
• Psychology
• Interpersonal Communications
• Preschool Education

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Behavior Specialist
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

30 heures par semaine