Occupational Therapist - Core Clinical Services

Lumenus Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to work with children aged 2-14 with ASD, delivering in-person assessments and interventions at Etobicoke and North York locations. You will support daily living, learning, socialization and play through individualized plans, collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes sensory processing, self-regulation, motor development and adaptive functioning, with parent coaching and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration in good standing with the Ontario college.
• Membership eligibility for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related clinical setting.
• Experience with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder.
• Knowledge of OT framework, assessments and development.
• Knowledge of sensory processing and adaptive functioning.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess sensory processing and motor development; set measurable goals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for children and youth with ASD.
• Provide evidence-based OT interventions in individual and small groups.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team to address functioning.
• Coaching for caregivers to support skill generalization across environments.
• Maintain documentation and ensure regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong collaboration

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Membership eligibility for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Core Clinical Services

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

SALARY RANGE: $82,774 - $91,370

Lumenus Community Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free and we encourage applications from all individuals including, but not limited to, all cultures, religions, racialized communities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services offers ABA-based behavioural services, speech and language services, and occupational therapy 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 (OT) 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. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide assessment and intervention services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental or motor delays. The Occupational Therapist will support the development of functional skills that promote independence in daily living, learning, socialization, and play for participation at home, school, and the community. Additionally, the OT will collaborate with families and other professionals to develop individualized intervention plans that address sensory processing, self-regulation, motor development, and adaptive functioning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment/Treatment/Intervention/Parent Training

• Conduct formal and informal assessments evaluating: sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, self-care and daily living skills, emotional regulation, executive functioning, play and social participation
• Develop individualized and measurable treatment goals and plans
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for children and youth with ASD
• Deliver services in individual and small group formats
• Provide recommendations and materials to support staff involved with the child’s treatment plan
• Provide recommendations for supports, sensory strategies, and adaptive equipment for use in other environments
• Work collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members including Registered Behaviour Analysts, Speech & Language Pathologists, ABA Instructors, Communicative Disorders Assistants, as well as other professionals in the child/youth’s care team
• Provide caregiver coaching and training to support skill generalization across environments
• Provide consultations to families, ABA program, and SLP program
• Review assessment findings with the client’s family and service team
• Provide modeling of therapeutic strategies to support Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Oversee OTA implementation of treatment goals
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Service Coordination and Referral

• When necessary and with parental consent, communicate with other persons working with the child and/or family
• When necessary and with parental consent, support referrals to outside professionals
• Participate in meetings as necessary for intake, transition to school, etc.

Administration

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, statistics and client information on the client information system (e.g., TREAT); including assessment reports, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries
• 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
• Ensure documentation meets professional and regulatory standards
• 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/ SKILLS:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Membership of eligibility for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• 2 years’ experience in a related clinical setting
• Experience working with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge and application of the Occupational Therapy framework, philosophy and theory, interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments, knowledge of development (typical/non-typical), of augmentative communication/writing assessments, and of appropriate OT intervention strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of sensory processing, motor development, and adaptive functioning
• Well-developed communication skills including verbal, non-verbal, presentation and listening skills.
• Experience supporting children and youth with sensory processing difficulties
• Strong collaboration, communication and coaching skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable vehicle, or appropriate transportation.

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.