Full Time Occupational Therapist- Children and Youth Services

As the leader in the developmental services sector, Bethesda Community Services is currently recruiting those interested in supporting adults, children and youth with developmental disabilities.

We envision ourselves as a community of support that inspires, encourages and empowers children, youth, and adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. We value respect, diversity and inclusivity, collaboration and compassionate quality service.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working to promote Bethesda's values, vision and mission statement, Bethesda requires one (1) Full Time Occupational Therapist

Reporting to the Manager of Children's Services, The Occupational Therapist is part of a tertiary diagnostic team that is responsible for providing developmental assessments, identifying and assessing children under the age of 18 with motor, perceptual and/or sensory impairments where Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASDD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or Developmental Disability (DD) is suspected or has been confirmed.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and identify treatment goals/recommendations and number of service hours independently.
• Present assessment results, clinical recommendations and treatment reports to caregivers and community partners when appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical treatment plans and update as necessary.
• Provide coaching and support to Caregivers, Community Partners, CYS Team Members, and Students.
• Collaborate with Community Partners and Interdisciplinary Team Members.
• Facilitate community connections, program registrations and referrals and share resources.
• Provide Brief Clinical Consultation Services.
• Provide Resource Consultation Services.
• Facilitate community connections, program registrations and referrals and share resources.
• Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based treatment services and recreational services.
• Develop resources and program materials.
• Maintain client records and complete documentation as required.
• Write Reports, Programs and Service Plans independently.
• Support children/youth engaging in risk behaviour while remaining calm, neutral, and effectively using non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
• Provide individual treatment services independently.
• Review service options with new referrals.
• Facilitates appropriate internal and community referrals.
• Coordinate scheduling with Manager, CYS.
• Develop and facilitate training opportunities for CYS staff, and Community Partners.
• Facilitate Caregiver and Children and Youth Workshops.
• Actively participate in administrative team meetings.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Actively participate in team meetings and provide suggestions, creative ideas and recommendations for strengthening CYS.
• Comply with Bethesda policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
• Responsible for reporting all health and safety concerns immediately following the Internal Responsibility System.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advertised wage is top of grid. Actual wage will fluctuate based on qualifications and years of experience

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario.
• Mandatory membership and licensure with professional association (i.e. Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• One to three year's experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Knowledge of community resources and experience working in community is an asset.
• Experience with infants, children and adolescents with ASD, DD and FASD.
• Experience working within a multi disciplinary team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid Training and CPR Certification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.
• Professional Communication Skills: professionally represents the company through strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Teamwork: excels at working with others and communicating with a team to provide the most effective support to clients.
• Problem-Solving: able to navigate challenges and barriers, always looks for potential pitfalls and risks to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and knows when to ask for help.
• Proactive: anticipates and solves problems and issues before they are brought to your attention.
• Fluent in French is an asset.

Why Join us?

• Bethesda offers staff competitive wages, career advancement, First Aid and NVCI training as well as the option of joining our HOOPP Pension Plan ) and benefits.
• We foster a culture that encourages continuous professional development and growth through tuition reimbursement on approved continuing education and reimbursement opportunities on position specific memberships and licenses.
• We offer company perks such as retail and gym membership discounts, an Employee Assistance Program and a Bethesda Rewards Program
• Free onsite parking

Bethesda will provide, upon request, accommodation to the materials and processes used in the recruitment process in accordance with the accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Integrated Accessibility Standards.

We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.