Clinical Interventionist, Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Clinical Interventionist, Occupational Therapist - Central Zone (Halifax)

Req ID: 191004
Department/Program: EIBI Treatment, Provincial Preschool Autism Services
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 4 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $37.3118 - $49.0499 /hour
Closing Date: November 12, 2024 (Applications are 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 recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities.

Provincial Preschool Autism Services

The Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS) is a partnership between IWK Health (IWK), Nova Scotia Health (NSH), Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) and Autism Nova Scotia (Autism NS). It provides person and family-centred services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia who are suspected of or have a diagnosis of autism.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Provincial Preschool Autism Services, the PPAS Clinical Interventionist is part of an interprofessional team with a provincial service delivery mandate. The role provides services to preschool age children (ages 0-6) with autism and is responsible to facilitate a goal setting process with families related to their identified needs for their child; to provide assessment related to the goal(s); and to develop, implement and coordinate the resulting intervention programs.

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week.
Flexibility in hours available to work (including some evenings, weekends) required.

Your Qualifications

- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration or eligible for registration with the appropriate professional body in Nova Scotia is required.
- Valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- CPR certification within the last 12 months and certification in First Aid.
- Two years recent experience working with children with autism (ages 0-6 years old) and their families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in intervention for children with autism.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care; ability to provide assessment and development, implementation, monitoring and coordination of intervention plans to address parent goals.
- Demonstrated ability to work within an interprofessional collaborative practice framework; and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills; both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain internal/external partnerships.
- Demonstrated excellent time management, organization, and solution focused skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in supervision of intervention by other levels of healthcare provider.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to family centered care.
- Committed to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational health.
- Education, training and/or experience in evidence-based autism interventions (E.g., Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in quality improvement and innovation initiatives related to processes and practice.
- Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention an asset.
- Competencies in other languages an asset; French and/or Arabic preferred.

Where there are no qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for (2) two years' experience working with young children (0-6 years old) with ASD, consideration may be given to Registered Professionals without the required experience.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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