Ability Society – Early Birds (Specialized Services) Team
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
FULL-TIME
The Ability Society is looking
for an Occupational Therapist to join our Early Birds team. Our program services children (2-17 years of
age) and their families. The majority of
our clients are children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental
disorders. Therapy is held in the home,
community and at our office. Therapy is
provided following a parent teaching/coaching model with a play therapy focus. This is a sole charge position, working within
a close-knit and supportive multidisciplinary team.
Applicants who are independent
and self-motivated, with strong teamwork and communication skills are
encouraged to apply. Applicants must
have the ability to develop and implement service plans in collaboration with
both the families and the members of the multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have the flexibility and
innovative thinking required to provide high-quality services to a culturally
diverse caseload. Applicants must also
have the ability to work flexible hours (weekdays).
Responsibilities include:
·
Assess child’s
strengths and needs in motor development, sensory processing and modulation,
self-care and feeding skills as they relate to occupational performance
·
Develop
Occupational Therapy goals as part of a multidisciplinary service plan
·
Implement
Occupational Therapy intervention, including teaching parents and supervising
therapy aides (i.e., Family Coaches)
·
Complete progress
reports, assessment reports and other relevant documentation
·
Liaise with
community organizations and school therapy teams
·
Oversee the
development of the Ability Society’s new multi-sensory room and supervise the
sensory room program
Qualifications:
·
Preferred
experience with feeding
·
Undergraduate or
graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
·
Current
registration with Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
·
Alberta driver’s
license and access to a reliable vehicle
·
Experience with
children with autism and/or children with disabilities a necessity
·
Minimum of 3 years’
experience preferred
Remuneration:
·
Excellent
compensation that meets or exceeds the HSAA grid, based on training and
experience
·
An exciting
professional development program to enhance the career of the successful
candidate
Contact:
Kerry Campbell, Clinical
Coordinator
kerry_campbell@abilitysociety.org
We
thank all applicants for your interest. Those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
