Full-time and Part-time Occupational Therapist Staff and Contractor Positions Available

Full-time and Part-time Occupational Therapist Staff and Contractor Positions Available (Upcoming 2019/2020 School Year) About the Position: Blossom OT Services Inc. services privately funded preschools, play schools, day cares/day homes and Kindergarten classrooms in Calgary and surrounding areas.  Current openings for sites located in north (NW/NE) and south (SW/SE) Calgary and Springbank (near Calaway Park) Duties include: ·       Carrying out consultative and direct OT services for children qualifying for Mild & Moderate and Program Unit Funding (PUF) for children ages 2.5-6 years old within the classroom, home and community ·       Screening/Assessments done in spring, late summer and early fall to identify children that will qualify for support through Alberta Education ·       Working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team (SLP, PT, Psych, Program Coordinator, Parents, Teachers, TAs/EAs) ·       Working to educate, empower and build capacity within the classroom by supporting school staff and families ·       Regularly scheduled presentations, staff in-services and Family Oriented Programming Sessions (FOPS) throughout the course of the year ·       Working on Common Approach teams with children and families in home/community (Family Supports for Children with Disabilities - FSCD) on some contracts ·       Independent duties include: child/hourly tracking, invoicing and professional/personal expenses related to the job (for tax purposes) Qualifications: ·       Bachelors or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Education and experience working with children with development needs such as fine motor delays, sensory processing and self-regulation challenges, ADHD, Autism (ASD), Anxiety etc. (5 years+ experience an asset but not required) ·       Experience working with children qualifying for Program Unit Funding (PUF) and Mild & Moderate (M&M) through Alberta Education ·       Familiar with fine motor and sensory based assessments (PDMS-2, MFUN, SPM/SPM-P, Sensory Profile, VMI) ·       Up to date professional registration and liability insurance ·       Current and up to date police check ·       Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills ·        Ability to work independently and willingness to accept direction from and work in harmony within a collaborative team environment ·       Supply personal vehicle and associated expenses to drive to/from (some travel/mileage coverage may be negotiated) ·       Flexibility in scheduling, vacation time and hours/days worked ·       Ongoing OT collaboration, shared resources, mentorship and opportunities for ongoing Professional Development available Cover Letter and Resume can be sent to: shawnawordenot@gmail.com Subject: Occupational Therapist Job Posting Please apply with resume and cover letter by May 15th, 2019.