Roles and Responsibilities:
A Behavioural Interventionist (BI) works one-on-one with a child implementing an individualized
Behavioural Plan of Intervention (BPI). BIs provide this support in collaboration with and under the
direction of a qualified Behavioural Consultant. A BI’s job is to teach the child specific program goals as
outlined in the BPI in home, school, and/or community settings. Some of the duties that one might
responsible for when working as a BI include:
• Using teaching methods to target specific program goals as directed by a Behavioural
Consultant and implementing teaching programs and other interventions as outlined on the
child’s behavioural plan of intervention
• Collecting data, monitoring, recording and reviewing client progress with team members
• Maintaining an organized environment for intervention; including room organization and
proper storage of materials and data sheets
• Attending and participating in regularly scheduled team meetings, training sessions, and
workshops
• Participating in regular videotaping of behavioural intervention sessions with the child, as well
as shadow and training sessions with Behavioural Consultants
• Responding appropriately to oral and written feedback from the Behavioural Consultants by
making necessary changes in order to follow through with suggestions made
• Collaborating with team members and liaising with personnel from various agencies and
disciplines (e.g., SLP, OT, preschool and elementary school personnel)
• Preparing materials as needed for a child’s program
Qualifications:
• Fluent in English (knowledge of other language(s) is an asset)
• Experience working with young children
• Applicants in Psychology, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Speech &
Language Pathology are encouraged to apply
• Candidates are required to be self-motivated, extremely reliable, enthusiastic, and possess
excellent communication skills
• A car and a valid driver’s license are a great asset
• Minimum age for applicants is 19
• Commitment of 10 hours per week for at least an 1-year period
