Program Implementer, Provincial Preschool Autism Services - Western Zone (Kentville)

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Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 202211

Department/Program: WZ Provincial Preschool Autism Services, Provincial Preschool Autism Services

Location: Kentville

Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly, Full-Time, Long-Assignment (100% FTE), Twelve (12) months, x 1 position(s)

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $32.5528 - $38.9389/hour

Closing Date: May 2, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families annually across the Atlantic region. With approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners, we foster careers through training and mentorship. We prioritize collaboration, values, and wellness, supporting our community and benefactors.

We promote an anti-racist environment, acknowledging the traditional territories of the Mi’kmaq people and the diverse communities of Nova Scotia. Our commitment extends to eliminating discrimination, building trust, and reducing barriers faced by our diverse populations. We welcome applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Color, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to reflect our community in our workforce.

Provincial Preschool Autism Services

The PPAS is a partnership among IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, and Autism Nova Scotia. It offers person- and family-centered services to preschoolers with suspected or diagnosed autism, aiming for an efficient, sustainable, and integrated continuum of care tailored to individual needs.

Services include:

• Clinical intake and care coordination
• Family and health professional education
• QuickStart NS parent coaching toddler program
• Autism diagnostic assessment
• Interprofessional autism interventions
• Intensive intervention for children with significant social communication and behavior needs
• Transition to school supports

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Program Implementer provides intervention within autism-focused programs, education, and parent coaching, including:

• Direct service to preschool children with autism and their families, based on intervention plans
• Delivery of evidence-based interventions and promising practices rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Service delivery across various settings, including clinics, homes, and community centers
• Supervision by Clinical Interventionists and Speech-Language Pathologists from relevant disciplines

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week, with some evenings and weekends as needed.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Child and Youth Studies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education plus two years’ experience with young children with developmental disabilities; experience with autism preferred
• Recent experience working with children aged 0-7 with developmental disabilities, specifically autism
• Post-Secondary Behavioral Interventions Certificate or Diploma (preferred)
• Current BLS certification within the last 12 months or renewal
• First Aid certification
• Understanding of family-centered care and limits of competency
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles
• Proficiency with office technology
• Additional language skills and certifications (e.g., Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) are assets

Thank you for your interest. We only contact shortlisted applicants. Accommodation requests are welcomed during assessments. This position is within the Healthcare bargaining unit, with preference for current union members. Employment is contingent on background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure your internal applicant status.