Centre for Autism Services Alberta Full-time OT Position

Centre for Autism Services Alberta

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Full-time Occupational Therapist

Centre for Autism Services Alberta is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive and innovative supports and services to children, youth and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Principles of person-centered and family-centered care are embraced.  The key individual will focus on building skills for example: self-help and adaptive skills, functional physical and motor development, sensory processing, and play and leisure.

Programming is provided through home-based and centre-based services and utilizes and innovative and integrated community based delivery model.

Experience and knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred

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Responsibilities:

·         Participate in a multi-disciplinary team through the provision of expertise in occupational therapy

·         Select and conduct standardized/non-standardized assessments  to guide clinical practice

·         Consultation with stakeholders (e.g., caregivers, school personnel)  on programming that supports participation

·         Implementation and evaluation of functional plans that support caregiver/parent and child participation

·         Maintain current knowledge on best practices in occupational therapy as it relates to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

·         Collaborate with the clinical team in the development of individualized programming

·         Perform visits to review and implement programming regularly

·         Support the development and implementation of goals across contexts (school, home and community)

·         Collect and summarize clinical data to inform clinical practice

·         Recommend the purchase of program materials and supplies as related to individualized programming

·         Support training of paraprofessionals (orientation, individualized training on OT programming)

·         Coach, problem solve and mentor paraprofessionals and families on individualized programming

·         Contribute toward educational opportunities across stakeholders  

·         Anticipate, assess and report risk management issues to the appropriate supervisor

·         Develop, facilitate and lead occupational therapy groups as required

·         Prepare and/or contribute to critical incident reports as required

Qualifications:

·         Registered Occupational Therapist

·         Member of Alberta College of Occupational Therapists

·         Knowledge and understanding of: Behavioural intervention programs, direct teaching strategies, Pivotal Response Treatment, theory and principles of child development, early childhood services

·         Excellent Interpersonal skills

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Demonstrated crisis assessment and intervention skills

·         Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

·         Clean Criminal Record Check

·         Clean Child Welfare Check

·         Valid certification in Child and Infant CPR and First Aid

Apply to: Human Resources by mail, e-mail or fax:
Mail: 4752 – 99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5H5
E-mail: humanresources@centreforautism.ab.ca
Fax: 780-488-6664 (confirm fax transmission at 780-488-6600)