Job Description

Permanent Full-time (Happy Valley-Goose Bay) - HCS INT SERVICES-CHILD

Zone:

Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre

Behaviour/Child Management Specialist

Labrador Grenfell Zone - HCS INT SERVICES-CHILD

Permanent Full-time

NAPE HP

56332POS

Hours

75 Hours biweekly (8 hours; Days) Hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 75 hours bi-weekly (by mutual agreement). Variable shifts may apply.

Salary

CGHP38 (CAD39.48 - CAD48.17 per hour) Plus Labrador Benefits, if applicable.



The following incentives may be applicable:


Signing bonus up to $16,000 Student Bursary up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email nlhscareers@nlhealthservices.ca subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.

Competition Number

VAC0015986

Posted Date

2025-09-22

Closing Date

2025-09-29

Demands, duties, qualifications

This is a professional position providing a unique, proactive service that is a combination of group and home-based client centred care. The Behaviour / Child Management Specialist (BMS/CMS) develops and oversees the delivery of community-based intervention programs to assist families and community organizations in meeting the needs of individuals who exhibit very challenging behaviours and/or delays in development; assesses problem behaviours and completes developmental screening tools; designs and implements programs including skill-teaching programs; prepares technical reports; and consults with other professionals in the social services, health and education fields, and provides training to care providers / support staff / community agencies as required. The BMS / CMS facilitates group programs virtually and in person. The successful candidate will be a member of a regional team of Behaviour and Child Management Specialists and will play a role in various interdisciplinary teams. Other related duties may be required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. This position reports to the Regional Manager for Child and Youth Community Health, Rehabilitation and Intervention Services.



Qualifications:

Graduation from an approved college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or closely related field with major course work in Psychology in the areas of child development, learning theory and principles of behaviour management. Demonstrated knowledge of individual program planning, functional analysis, program design and treatment ethics, and behaviour management techniques. Demonstrated experience in the design and development of skill teaching and behavioural interventions. Demonstrated comfort in meeting with clients, facilitation and travel throughout the region will be required. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication, management and analytical skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team. Use of a private vehicle and valid driver license are a condition of employment.

Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. * A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority including a Vulnerable Sector Check.