Program Implementer, Provincial Preschool Autism Services - Eastern Zone (Sydney)Req ID: 194079 Department/Program: EZ Provincial Preschool Autism Services , Provincial Preschool Autism Services Location: SydneyType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) approximate twelve (12) month long assignment x 2 position(s)Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining UnitCompensation: $31.9145 - $38.5478 /hourClosing Date: January 3, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
The OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Provincial Preschool Autism Services, the Program Implementer provides intervention within Autism Interprofessional Interventions, foundational education and parent coaching for caregivers and families, and the 12-Month Intensive Intervention for children with the greatest social communication and behavior needs.
This includes:
Direct service provision to preschool age children with autism and their families based on an intervention plan.Standardized delivery of PPAS adopted evidence-based interventions, and promising practices based in Applied Behaviour Analysis.Delivery of intervention for children and their family in a variety of centre-based, or community-based locations (E.g., clinics, homes childcare centres, and pre-primary classrooms).Program Implementers are under the direct supervision of Clinical Interventionists (CIs) and Speech Language Pathologists.Hours of WorkMonday – Friday, 37.5 hours/weekFlexibility in hours available to work (including some evenings, weekends) required.
Your QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Psychology or Child and Youth Studies.Bachelor's Degree in Education plus two years' experience working with young children with developmental disabilities; specifically, children with autism will also be considered.Recent experience (within the past 5 years) working with young children (0-7 years old) with developmental disabilities; specifically with autism required.Post-Secondary Behavioral Interventions Certificate or Diploma preferred.Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.Certification in First Aid required.Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to family centered care, and limits of competency required.Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal teaming skills required.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings required.Demonstrated ability to flexibly work across PPAS service streams.Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work independently with initiative required.Demonstrated time management and organizational skills required.Demonstrated ability to be an effective change agent with good team building skills required.Demonstrated ability to accept and use constructive criticism for personal and professional growth required.Demonstrated observation and problem-solving skills required.Demonstrated value and application of principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, Anti-racism, and Reconciliation in work with children and families required.Proficiency in use of office technology required.Competencies in other languages an asset.Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention an asset.Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
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