BI Postings 

SFU PSYC students have the opportunity to gain work experience in the field of Behavior Intervention. The list below is regularly updated with job postings we receive from BI teams and families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and may be of particular interest to students pursuing coursework in developmental psychology. 

Families & Employers:

If you would like to submit a request for a position to be posted here, please reach out to us at psycepa@sfu.ca with the position details. 

Postings List

Dated posted

September 4, 2024

Location:
Burnaby Metrotown area (7 min walk to Metrotown skytrain station)

Training/Wage: 
$21 - $25 depending on experience level and quality of work. 

Hours:

Sessions will be carried out either on weekday evenings (Tuesday/Thursday/Friday) or Sundays. Two sessions per week, 1.5 hours to 2 hours per session (i.e. 3-4 hours/week). Sessions will be conducted at the family's home. 

Description

Family is looking for a behavioral interventionist (BI) to work with a five year old boy who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Speech and Language Delay. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to pursue a career in ABA therapy, Behavioral Analysis and Consulting, special education or any related field.

An ideal candidate would be:

  • A third to fourth year Psychology major who is passionate about early childhood education, special education and behavioral analysis
  • Proficient and fluent at communicating in English
  • Caring, accountable, fun, energatic and punctual
  • Committed to at least one year of service 
  • A minimum of 6 month experience working with children 
  • Prior knowledge about Autism and ABA is an asset
  • Eligible to work in Canada 
  • Willing to complete a criminal record check. 

Your responsibilities include:

  • Work with the child to implement goals set by the team through interactive play
  • Participate in bimonthly team meetings to provide progress report, feedback and contribute to goal setting 
  • Record and track data

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Receive on-going training and support from board certified Behavioral Consultant, and Speech and Language Pathologist
  • Receive a glowing reference letter from BCBA and/or the family upon completion of one year of service
  • Make a positive and lasting impact on a child's life and wellbeing of the family.

How to apply:

If you are interested, please send your resume to the family at erinfyz@gmail.com. Family will reach out to connect over details. 

Dated posted

August 26, 2024

Location:
Cloverdale

Training/Wage: 
$25 - $30 an hour (Wage is negotiable based on experience). Training will be provided by our Behavior Analyst Hilary McClinton, ESDM Certified Therapist and program Manager Joen Alfaro-Mina. 

Hours: Sessions will be 1-2 days a week for 2 hours after 4pm.

Description

We're looking for a BI for a family located in Cloverdale. After school hours. The goals are embedded into play, so strong play skills are necessary. Must be at least 19 years old, provide a clear criminal record check and would be willing to commit to 1 or more years. 

How to apply:

If you are interested, please send resumes to hilary@coastalridgeconsulting.ca and j.alfaromina@gmail.com.

Dated posted

August 22, 2024

Location:
Pitt Meadows

Training/Wage: 
$20 - $25 an hour (qualifications taken into consideration). Training will be provided. 

Hours: Looking for a year commitment. Mondays OR Thursdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm.

Description

We are looking to add one more BI for our home based team. We are a well established team and are looking for someone that can do a session with our 9 year old son. We do 1 session a week and you would be alternating weeks with our other BI. Our son has been doing his sessions since he was 3 years old. We do ABA programming with him and you would be coming into our home to run the sessions.

How to apply:

If you require additional information or are interested in the position, please send your resume and/or questions to tinadixon100@gmail.com.