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The Turks and Caicos Island Government

Behavioural Analyst

The Turks and Caicos Island Government

  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • See description
  • Contract
  • Updated 27/06/2023
  • Human Resource Management Directorate
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This is a professional position, that will: observe, diagnose, and treat individuals who exhibit persistent social and behavioral difficulties; perform evaluations, design and implement therapy programs to help treat patients with mental, social or learning disorders....

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCY

 

JOB REFERENCE NO:          KGB2-23-87

 

JOB TITLE:                            Behavioural Analyst

 

MINISTRY:                           Education, Youth, Sports & Social Services

 

DEPARTMENT:                     Special Needs Unit

 

LOCATION:                       Grand Turk

 

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position, that will: observe, diagnose, and treat individuals who exhibit persistent social and behavioral difficulties; perform evaluations, design and implement therapy programs to help treat patients with mental, social or learning disorders; implement effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administrating medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards governing the facility and their discipline; collaborate with multidisciplinary team members; utilise ABA techniques such as positive reinforcement, shaping, prompt fading and task analysis; collect data during sessions to evaluate behaviours and monitor progress;  supervising assigned team members

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Identify children with developmental delay and behavioural disorders.
  2. Conducting initial consultations with the client, where you may perform diagnostic assessments;
  3. Meet with families, educators and other collateral individuals to obtain better insight into clients’ presenting concerns as needed.
  4. Conduct true-to-life observation of clients within individual and group settings;
  5. Create simulated conditions, where you will observe the behaviour of each client;
  6. Formulate an appropriate treatment plan that is sensitive to clients’ cognitive, social, emotional and sensory needs;
  7. Administer treatment and tailor interventions as needed;
  8. Recommend additional treatment by other professionals as required;
  9. Monitor and evaluate client’s progress;
  10. Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports as well as information for clients, carers and other professionals;
  11. Managing a caseload taking account of priority cases, waiting lists, successful outcomes, referrals and discharge of services users;
  12. Evaluate client’s home or school, workplace and based on the patient’s health needs identify potential improvements;
  13. Educate a client’s family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient;
  14. Remain abreast of changes in research on evidence-based practices
  15. Advocating for the inclusion of individuals with disorders and disabilities within society;
  16. Work with others to provide the effective service delivery;
  17. Conduct personal development reviews with colleagues;
  18. Set organizational and personal objectives;
  19. Plan and deliver training sessions;
  20. Contribution to the implementation and evaluation of projects and developments;
  21. Undertaking clinical audit through the collation or statistical, financial and other related data;
  22. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
  23. Recommend various adaptive equipment
  24. Adhere to all public service codes, rules and regulations;
  25. And any other related tasks which may be assigned by the job holder's Head of Department.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • A Master’s Degree in applied behaviour analysis 
  • Accreditation as a behaviour analyst Specialized training in the area of Special Needs.
  • Registration as a Behavioural Analyst from country of training or origin and posses, maintain a current license 
  • Eight (8) years’ experience in the field, of which three (3) years are at a senior management level.
  • Experience working with NGOs would be an asset.

 

SALARY: Grade 9.1 $63,792.64 per annum

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

 

Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Applications can be hand delivered, Faxed to 946-1582 or sent by email.

 

Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (KGB2-23-87) and the Job Title.

 

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

 

 

 7th July 2023

Ref: KGB2-23-87
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