Centre for Autism Services Alberta Maternity Leave 1.0 FTE

Centre for Autism Services Alberta

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Maternity Leave - 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. 

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)