Job Information
Job Title: Behavioural Consultant
Job Requisition ID: 80426
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: South Zone
Full or Part-Time: Full -Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 4 Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 26, 2026
Classification: Human Services Worker 5
Salary: $2,788.55 to $3,604.73 bi-weekly ($72,781 - $94,083/year)
Assisted Living and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, Continuing Care and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.
For more information about Assisted Living and Social Services, visit our website: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services
The Disability Services Division encompasses the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) programs, which work with individuals, children and families within the differing program’s mandates and legislation to understand the support needs of individuals, children and families to provide individualized supports and services within the scope of each program.
The Behavioural Consultant works within a Multidisciplinary Community Support Team (CST) in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS)/Recovery Alberta to support individuals with developmental disabilities who have complex service needs. The Behavioural Consultant provides behaviour consultation, guidance, and planning Support to stakeholders including individuals, families, service providers, and community partners. The focus of the role is to promote wellness, support system navigation and build capacity of stakeholders to meet the needs of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) funded individuals.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide behaviour consultation and support planning for individuals who require a risk mitigation approach, behaviour supports, specialized training and those who have been designated as individuals with complex service needs.
• Support the development of functional behaviour assessments and support the development and implementation of behaviour and wellness plans, risk assessments and other documents and training to support Complex Service Needs.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) staff, service providers, and community partners to coordinate supports.
• Provide training, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to stakeholders on behaviour support best practices.
• Support crisis response, discharge/transition planning, evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour supports, and recommend improvements to enhance quality of life outcomes.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
Bachelor of Social Work with some related experience.
Equivalency:
• Master of Social Work (no experience required); OR
• Related university degree and 2 years related experience; OR
• Related diploma and 3 years related experience; OR
• Related certificate and 4 years related experience
Related experience includes/ assets:
• Experience planning, implementing and monitoring positive behaviour supports and restrictive procedures.
• Education or training related to functional behaviour analysis or assessment (“adaptive behaviour training”)
• Education or training related to a vareity of behavioural support strategies and interventions, trauma informed practice, anti-oppressive practice.
• Facilitation and presentation experience - developing materials and facilitating presentations or sessions (in person and virtual) Providing behavioural support planning, risk analysis, adaptive behavior training, and utilizing trauma informed practice preferably in a community setting.
• Case management experience is preferred, as is experience working within a multidisciplinary team and providing clear recommendations that support both individuals and community partners.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who have complex service needs will be considered an asset.
• Sharing expertise through mentorship, formal training, and hands-on coaching to help others better support individuals with complex needs.
This role requires a mix of independent and team-based work, strong problem-solving skills, strong communication skills (written and verbal), and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and respect.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Hours of work are 36.25 hours weekly.
Location: This position could be based in Calgary, Lethbridge, or Medicine Hat, AB and reflects services to the South Zone.
This position is used to recruit for 4 permanent positions.
Please note that this job may require occasional evening or weekend work.
A valid Alberta driver’s license and a vehicle are required as travel is a requirement of this position.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication. An additional written assignment may be used as part of the screening process.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at Nadine.Uwimana@gov.ab.ca.
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