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

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Town of Kentville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Implementer to provide evidence-based interventions for preschool children with autism. This role involves direct service provision, care coordination, and collaboration with families, ensuring a supportive environment for children's development. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience working with young children with developmental disabilities. Join a team committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable space for all families while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children across Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, experience with children aged 0-7 preferred.
• Recent experience with developmental disabilities, especially autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to preschool children with autism and their families.
• Deliver interventions based on evidence-based practices.

Skills

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Family-centered care

Collaboration

Office technology proficiency

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Child and Youth Studies

Education with relevant experience

Behavioral Interventions Certificate or Diploma

Job description

Click here as an internal applicant.
Company: IWK Health

Req ID: #
Department/Program: WZ Provincial Preschool Autism Services, Provincial Preschool Autism Services
Location: Kentville

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time long-assignment (
100% FTE), Twelve (12) months
Number of Positions: 1

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 each year across the Atlantic region. We employ approximately 4000 staff, physicians, volunteers, and learners. We focus on training and mentorship, value talent and successes, and offer modern or virtual work environments with comprehensive benefits and wellness programs. We are committed to supporting our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for donor support.

Promoting an anti-racist environment and addressing discrimination is vital to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We acknowledge the diverse communities we serve, including First Nation, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ populations, and strive to eliminate discrimination, biases, and barriers to foster a safe, equitable, and inclusive space.

Provincial Preschool Autism Services

This service is a partnership between IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, and Autism Nova Scotia, providing person- and family-centered services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia suspected of or diagnosed with autism. The goal is to offer an efficient, sustainable, and integrated continuum of health services tailored to individual needs.

Services include:

• Clinical intake and care coordination
• Family and 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, Provincial Preschool Autism Services, the Program Implementer provides intervention based on evidence-based practices, offers foundational education and parent coaching, and delivers intensive intervention for children with the greatest needs. Responsibilities include:

• Direct service provision to preschool children with autism and their families according to intervention plans
• Standardized delivery of PPAS adopted interventions based on Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Providing services in various settings, including clinics, homes, childcare centers, and classrooms
• Supervision by Clinical Interventionists and Speech Language Pathologists from relevant disciplines

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week, with some evening and weekend flexibility required.

Your Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Child and Youth Studies, or Education with relevant experience
- Recent experience working with children aged 0-7 with developmental disabilities, especially autism
- Post-secondary Behavioral Interventions Certificate or Diploma preferred
- Current BLS and First Aid certifications
- Commitment to family-centered care, collaboration, and diversity principles
- Proficiency with office technology; additional language skills are assets
- Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We support accommodations during assessments. For internal applicants, apply through the internal careers page.

This position is within the Healthcare bargaining unit. Successful applicants should clarify seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements before accepting offers.

Employment is conditional upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply via the internal careers page to be flagged as an internal applicant.