Clinical Interventionist, Occupational Therapist - Eastern Zone (Sydney, Incentives Available)Req ID: 190796Department/Program: EZ Provincial Preschool Autism Services, Provincial Preschool Autism ServicesLocation: SydneyType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining UnitCompensation: $37.3118 - $49.0499 /hourClosing Date: November 7, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus incentive of up to $7,000 with a recommended return of service period of two (2) years. IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences organization providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.
Provincial Preschool Autism ServicesThe Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS) is a partnership between IWK Health (IWK), Nova Scotia Health (NSH), Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS), and Autism Nova Scotia (Autism NS). It provides person and family-centered services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia who are suspected of or have a diagnosis of autism.
The OpportunityReporting to the Clinical Manager, Provincial Preschool Autism Services, the PPAS Clinical Interventionist is part of an interprofessional team with a provincial service delivery mandate. The role provides services to preschool age children (ages 0-6) with autism and is responsible for facilitating a goal-setting process with families, providing assessment related to the goal(s), and developing, implementing, and coordinating the resulting intervention programs.
Hours of WorkMonday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week. Flexibility in hours available to work (including some evenings, weekends) required.
Your QualificationsMaster's degree in Occupational Therapy.Registration or eligible for registration with the appropriate professional body in Nova Scotia is required.Valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia driver's license and reliable vehicle.CPR certification within the last 12 months and certification in First Aid.Two years recent experience working with children with autism (ages 0-6 years old) and their families.Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in intervention for children with autism.Demonstrated excellence in clinical care.Demonstrated ability to work within an interprofessional collaborative practice framework.Demonstrated excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills; both verbal and written.Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.Demonstrated excellent time management and organization skills.Demonstrated excellence in supervision of intervention by other levels of healthcare provider.Demonstrated understanding and commitment to family-centered care.Committed to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational health.Education, training, and/or experience in evidence-based autism interventions an asset.Demonstrated ability to participate in quality improvement initiatives.Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention an asset.Competencies in other languages an asset; French and/or Arabic preferred.Where there are no qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for (2) two years' experience working with young children (0-6 years old) with ASD, consideration may be given to Registered Professionals without the required experience. Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.
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