Occupational Therapist

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to meeting the diverse, holistic health needs of the people of Scarborough by addressing the physical, mental, social, financial and environmental aspects of their health. Through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and delivery of a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services, we cultivate vital and connected communities.

We are currently looking to hire a:

Occupational Therapist Case Manager - ABI Outreach Team

1 FTE (35 hours /week) – Permanent

Why SCHC?

• A strategic commitment to organizational health, ensuring our people and culture are well supported.
• 3 weeks paid vacation for full time positions to start, additional time with tenure.
• Continuous funded training opportunities.
• Paid sick and family sick days.
• Health benefits including prescription drugs, dental, vision care, alternative therapies, life insurance, employee assistance program, disability insurance; benefit coverage for family and dependents available.
• HOOPP pension plan member.
• SEIU Union.
• A strategic commitment to Action on Equity to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging utilizing an intersectional lens.
• Standard working hours, with flexibility to accommodate occasional evening or weekend appointments.

About the Position:

We require one full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) Case Manager to work as team members of the ABI Outreach Team. The ABI Outreach Team is an interdisciplinary team of professionals that supports people with an Acquired Brain Injury, as well as their families, in their homes and other community settings as needed. The ABI Outreach Team is AN established within a partnership between SCHC and Cota. The team is composed of professionals who work cohesively to support the complex healthcare needs of this client population, their families and caregivers.

Reporting to: Manager, Community Health and Support Services Manager

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Conducts visits in the clients' homes, hostels, hospitals and other community settings.
• Ability to do assessments and create care and treatment plans based on client and family goals.
• Thorough familiarity with therapeutic methods and practices based upon a health promotion/disease prevention model;
• Ability to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team and independently when necessary;
• Willingness to develop client education materials;

Community of Practice Partner Engagement:

• Relationship building across inter-disciplinary teams and community partners.
• Advocating for clients' needs with other health care professionals.
• Provide consultation to internal staff members as well as community professionals from various organizations with the goal of enhancing skills and meeting client goals.

Operations:

• Utilize effective communications strategies; shared care plans; and EHR charting
• Meet performance indicators and participate in data collection.
• Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience):
• Current (or eligible for) registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Competencies (Skills and Attributes):

• Oral and/or written fluency in other languages would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including EHR applications.
• Knowledge of the health care system as it relates to ABI preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking.
• Proven time management and ability to work autonomously.
• Excellence in communication, partnership building and inter professional care commitment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Working Conditions:

• Travel throughout Scarborough, access to a vehicle an asset.
• Conducts visits in the clients' homes, hostels, hospitals and other community settings.
• Standard working hours

Remuneration: $ $48.98

Band: B

Please note: All other conditions of employment are set out in the collective agreement between SCHC and SEIU.

Please reply in confidence to HR by email:

Note: Please quote OT – ABI in the subject line.

If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must be legal to work in Canada. You will also be required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services.

SCHC values equity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome those who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding these values and who will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.

SCHC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information or use our services. We respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and its associated regulations. SCHC will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41.98-$48.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Experience:

• occupational therapy: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• registration College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (required)

Work Location: In person