Occupational Therapist

Northland School Division; Peace River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

School-year schedule

Moving expenses reimbursement

Professional dues

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Peace Collaborative Services, serving six Northwestern Alberta school jurisdictions, seeks two Occupational Therapists to join a growing school-based team for Preschool through Grade 12 support. You will collaborate with Speech-Language, Physiotherapy and Psychology to integrate student programming and address visual/hearing impairment needs.

You will lead direct interventions, contribute to program development, supervise para-professionals, and participate in budget and quality assurance

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible to be registered with ACOT and/or CAOT.
• Valid driver’s license; travel required.
• Provide Police Information Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check.
• Pediatric experience is an asset.
• Independent and initiative-driven work style.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual child services: develop intervention programs, re-assess and adjust as needed, deliver direct treatment, train teachers and parents, participate in case conferences, research adaptive equipment.
• Oversee program services: supervise para-professional staff, input into OT program direction, develop and evaluate quality assurance, assist with budgets and group programs, attend meetings.

Skills

Independent work

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Enthusiastic learner

Education

ACOT/CAOT registered or eligible

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Peace Collaborative Services

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Full-time, permanent position available (35 hours per week).

Competition # I2324-015

A decrease to FTE per week may be considered for the ideal candidate, please note your availability and FTE preference as part of your application.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Peace Collaborative Services (PCS) is a regional organization providing specialized educational support services across six Northwestern Alberta school jurisdictions. Grande Prairie Public School Division employs PCS staff on behalf of the jurisdictions in the region.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Peace Collaborative Services is seeking two Occupational Therapists to join our emerging multi-disciplinary school team. As the ideal candidate, you are energetic and enjoy working with children from Preschool through Grade 12. You will work collaboratively to integrate student programming with other disciplines such as Speech-Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Psychology and for students with visual and/or hearing impairment.

BEING PART OF OUR DYNAMIC TEAM, YOU WILL:

• Help make a difference – Provide individual child services:
  • Develop intervention programs, conduct periodic re-assessment/evaluation of individual programs and recommend adjustments as needed
  • Provide direct treatment intervention to specific children
  • Instruct teachers, assistants, volunteers and parents in occupational therapy intervention techniques
  • Participate in case conferences, parent interviews, medical consultations and clinic programming
  • Research and provide consultation regarding adaptive equipment and technical aids
• Take a leadership role - Oversee program services:
  • Supervise para-professional staff and provide programming input for Educational Assistants
  • Provide input into the direction and requirements of the Occupational Therapy program in various jurisdictions
  • Develop, implement and evaluate a quality assurance program
  • Provide input into annual operating and capital equipment budgets
  • Provide input into the development and implementation of group programs
  • Attend staff, department and other meetings as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You work well independently and can show initiative
• You are self-motivated, and an enthusiastic learner with excellent problem solving skills
• Must be registered or eligible to be registered with ACOT and/or CAOT
• Valid driver’s license (Travel required)
• Provide Police Information Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check
• Pediatric experience is an asset

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary ($69,820 - $105,759 based on experience)
• Full benefits including: life, dental, extended healthcare and health spending account
• Work the school year with school holidays
• Payment of professional dues
• Professional liability insurance
• Reimbursement for moving expenses incurred in order to relocate for the role (up to $5,000)

Any questions about this unique career opportunity should be addressed to Elizabeth Linfield, Regional Manager, Peace Collaborative Services at [e-mail]. Call 780 539 0333 ext 19030.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.