Occupational Therapist Assistant, Core Clinical Services

Lumenus Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,811 - 72,847; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid benefits

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lumenus Community Services is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant for the Autism Core Clinical Services, delivering ABA-based and speech-language services to children aged 2–14 in Etobicoke and North York. Under supervision of an OT, you will implement interventions to enhance daily living, socialization and play.

Join a not-for-profit mental health and community services provider offering a competitive salary, employer-paid benefits, ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Post-secondary OTA/Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with children 2–14 years old (preferred) including autism or developmental disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability, patience, compassion and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of autism and developmental delays.

Responsibilities

• Follow treatment plans developed by the OT.
• Provide individual and group intervention sessions including coaching for parents.
• Develop engaging teaching materials to support client progress.
• Ensure safe and engaging therapy environments and proper use of equipment.
• Observe and track client progress with data collection.
• Communicate significant changes to the OT.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Comply with laws, ethics and professional standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent & collaborative

Adaptability & patience

Knowledge of autism & developmentaldel

Education

OTA/PTA Diploma

Job description

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist Assistant, Core Clinical Services

LOCATION: Etobicoke, ON; North York, ON

POSITION TYPE: Regular Full-time (37.5 hours/ week)

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

SALARY RANGE: $65,811.42 to $72,847.38

Interested in working with an amazing team that really cares? Then you should join Lumenus! At Lumenus we illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing for our clients. As one of the largest mental health agencies in Ontario, we offer a broad range of high-quality mental health, developmental and community services for infants, children, youth, individuals, and families across Toronto. We are a passionate, dynamic and growing agency. We offer a competitive salary, employer paid benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities!

Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services offers ABA-based behavioural services and speech and language services that are designed to address the unique needs of children with autism aged 2- 14 years. We offer personalized programs in a natural school environment at our Etobicoke (65 Hartsdale Drive) and North York (155 McNicoll Avenue) locations. Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services is a fee-for-service offering within a not-for-profit organization, Lumenus Community Services. Lumenus Community Services provides mental health, developmental and community- based services for children, youth, adults and their families.

Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services is hiring a full-time regular Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to join the Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services team. Services are primarily delivered to children diagnosed with ASD (2-14 years old). Services are delivered in person at both Etobicoke & North York locations. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA will implement interventions to support children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental or motor delays to develop and improve skills needed for daily living, socialization, and play.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Treatment/Intervention/Parent Training:

• Follow documented treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Provide individual and/or group intervention sessions which includes coaching and modeling to parents/caregivers
• Initiate, plan, develop, and organize teaching materials that are engaging and conducive to the client’s wellbeing and progress
• Ensure therapy environments is safe and engaging by assisting with the organization, maintenance, and preparation of equipment and assistive devices, and instructing clients/families in their proper use
• Observe, monitor, and track client performance and progress through data collection and graphing
• Communicate significant client performance changes promptly to the OT
• Guide clients in activities designed to improve motor skills, sensory processing, self- regulation, social skills, and daily living skills
• Provide coverage across sites as needed
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team (e.g., OTs, SLPs, Behaviour Analysts) to ensure coordinated and comprehensive client care
• Follow the legal, ethical, and professional standards, adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards of practices

Administration

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical statistics and client information on the client information system (e.g., TREAT)
• Complete reports and statistics as necessary
• Ensure service targets are met (reports completed, clients served, direct service hours and positive clinical outcomes for clients)
• Participate in quality improvement programs and outreach activities
• Promote occupational therapy services and programs within the community
• Assist in the maintenance and selection of equipment and supplies
• Participate in regular staff meetings, agency meetings, and committees
• Complete incident reports as needed in a timely manner
• Follow relevant program evaluation processes that ensure the program is meeting expected outcomes
• Comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices

Professional Development

• Contribute to a working environment conducive to personal and professional growth
• Participate in continuing education programs as well as reading and reviewing materials relevant to the delivery of occupational therapy services
• Plan, develop, implement and participate in educational programs for clients, caregivers, groups, and agencies
• Participate in professional memberships and groups as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• A post-secondary Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution, or equivalent post-secondary education in a related rehabilitative health field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children aged 2 to 14 years old, including children with autism or developmental disabilities/multiple needs (preferred), and their families (parents, caregivers, guardians)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability, patience, compassion, and strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of autism & developmental delays

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process

We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.