Occupational Therapist

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Autism

This is a position with a team-oriented, international agency that comes complete with an engaging work culture, supportive colleagues, and highly-skilled aides to help carry out your recommendations.

Autism Partnership (AP) is a multi-national agency dedicated to providing effective, functional strategies to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities. AP provides home, community and clinic-based services, devoted to enhancing overall quality of life through treatment focused upon the development of critical skills

We are currently looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team

We have been specializing in the use of Contemporary Applied Behaviour Analysis in Calgary for over 25 years. Our style of ABA is compassionate, flexible, responsive and individualized to each unique child and family that we serve. Our staff will tell you some of the most important benefits of working with Autism Partnership are being a part of an organization passionately dedicated to providing the best possible services to children.

The Occupational Therapist is part of a multi-disciplinary team that works with young children (2-10 yrs old), parents, and aides in both a direct and consultative manner. You will collaborate with family and team members to design and implement evidence-based strategies to meet each child's individual goals in the areas of motor skills, self-help, play and leisure and adaptive functioning. Ongoing professional development and training in Contemporary Applied Behaviour Analysis is provided.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client assessment and treatment (direct and consultative)
• Development of evidence-based, individualized treatment programs for clients, with ongoing evaluation of client progress in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team
• Documentation to support goal planning and ongoing evaluation of client progress
• Supervision, support, and training for parents and aides in implementation of recommended strategies
• Identification of treatment materials to support client's treatment goals.
• Travel to our office and family homes within the city of Calgary
• Attendance at monthly meetings with the multidisciplinary team, case conferences, program review meetings with parents, and periodic interaction with government agencies, tracking of service hours, and preparation and submission of time sheets for services rendered.

POSITION:

• Days are flexible but require availability between 8:30am-5:00pm
• Employee preferred but would consider contractor.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive wages
• Extensive paid training and ongoing professional development
• Flexible schedule, vacation time and personal days
• Comprehensive health plan and employee assistance program
• Paid Drive time
• Collaboration with leading experts in the field of Contemporary ABA and autism treatment
• Involvement in a team-oriented, growing agency with great work culture

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must love children
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution
• Proof of registration with ACOT
• Experience working with preschool-aged children (experience working with children with autism and other disabilities is an asset)
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Critical thinker
• Ability to model recommended strategies to parents and aides.
• Fluent in English (written and oral) and excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of and/or experience with Contemporary Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) preferred but not required.
• Passionate, positive attitude and the desire to celebrate both big and small accomplishments.
• Emergency First Aid (CSA Standard Z "basic first aid") with Level C CPR certification
• Clear Police Intervention Check and Child Intervention Record Check

Apply ASAP as resumes will be considered on an ongoing basis upon receipt. Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Autism Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment decisions at AP are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person