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

IWK Health Centre; Town of Middleton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Implementer to provide essential autism care services to preschool children and their families. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions and working closely with clinical professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children with significant needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in psychology or child studies, along with recent experience in developmental disabilities. Join a collaborative team committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in your community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field required.
• Recent experience with young children with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to preschool children with autism and their families.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in various settings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Cultural Competency

Organizational Skills

Behavioral Interventions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Post-secondary certificate/diploma in Behavioral Interventions

Tools

Office Technology

Job description

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Company: IWK Health

Req ID: #

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

Location: Middleton

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (100% FTE), 1 position(s)

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $32.5528 - $38.9389/hour

Closing Date: May 9, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

About IWK Health

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families annually across Atlantic Canada. We have approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners. We focus on training, mentorship, and collaboration in modern facilities or virtually. We are committed to promoting an anti-racist environment and acknowledge the diverse communities we serve, including Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, and other minority groups. We strive for equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce and care.

Provincial Preschool Autism Services

The Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS) is a partnership providing person- and family-centred services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia with suspected or diagnosed autism. Services include clinical intake, care coordination, family and professional education, parent coaching, autism diagnostic assessment, interprofessional interventions, intensive supports, and transition to school assistance.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Program Implementer provides intervention within autism care pathways, foundational education, and parent coaching for children and families, including intensive intervention for children with significant needs. Responsibilities include:

1. Providing direct services to preschool children with autism and their families based on intervention plans.
2. Delivering evidence-based interventions, primarily based on Applied Behaviour Analysis, in various settings such as clinics, homes, and classrooms.
3. Working under the supervision of Clinical Interventionists and Speech Language Pathologists.

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week, with some flexibility required, including evenings and weekends.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Child and Youth Studies, or Education with relevant experience.
• Recent experience (within 5 years) working with young children (0-7 years) with developmental disabilities, especially autism.
• Post-secondary certificate/diploma in Behavioral Interventions preferred.
• Current BLS certification (within last 12 months) and First Aid certification.
• Understanding of family-centered care, excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, accept feedback, and demonstrate cultural competency and commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Proficiency in office technology; additional language skills are assets.
• Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset.

Thank you for your interest. We only contact selected applicants for interviews or testing. Accommodation requests are welcome during assessments. This position is within the Healthcare bargaining unit. Successful applicants must pass background checks and credential verification.

If you are an IWK employee, please apply through the internal careers page.