LOCATION: Etobicoke/North York, ON
POSITION TYPE: Full-time Regular (37.5 hours/week)
POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
SALARY RANGE: $65,811.42 - $72,847.38
Interested in working with an amazing team that really cares? Then you should join Lumenus! At Lumenus we illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing for our clients. As one of the largest mental health agencies in Ontario, we offer a broad range of high-quality mental health, developmental and community services for infants, children, youth, individuals, and families across Toronto. We are a passionate, dynamic and growing agency. We offer a competitive salary, employer paid benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities!
Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services offers ABA-based behavioural services and speech and language services that are designed to address the unique needs of children with autism aged 2-14 years. We offer personalized programs in a natural school environment at our Etobicoke (65 Hartsdale Drive) and North York (155 McNicoll Avenue) locations. Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services is a fee-for-service offering within a not-for-profit organization, Lumenus Community Services. Lumenus Community Services provides mental health, developmental and community-based services for children, youth, adults and their families.
Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services is hiring a full-time regular Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to join the Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services team. Services are primarily delivered to children diagnosed with ASD (2-14 years old). Services are delivered in person at both Etobicoke & North York locations. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA will implement interventions to support children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental or motor delays to develop and improve skills needed for daily living, socialization, and play.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Treatment/Intervention/Parent Training
Follow documented treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist (OT)
Provide individual and/or group intervention sessions which includes coaching and modeling to parents/caregivers
Initiate, plan, develop, and organize teaching materials that are engaging and conducive to the client’s wellbeing and progress
Ensure therapy environments is safe and engaging by assisting with the organization, maintenance, and preparation of equipment and assistive devices, and instructing clients/families in their proper use
Observe, monitor, and track client performance and progress through data collection and graphing
Communicate significant client performance changes promptly to the OT
Guide clients in activities designed to improve motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, social skills, and daily living skills
Provide coverage across sites as needed
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team (e.g., OTs, SLPs, Behaviour Analysts) to ensure coordinated and comprehensive client care
Follow the legal, ethical, and professional standards, adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards of pratices
Administration
Maintain accurate and timely clinical statistics and client information on the client information system (e.g., TREAT)
Complete reports and statistics as necessary
Ensure service targets are met (reports completed, clients served, direct service hours and positive clinical outcomes for clients)
Participate in quality improvement programs and outreach activities
Promote occupational therapy services and programs within the community
Assist in the maintenance and selection of equipment and supplies
Participate in regular staff meetings, agency meetings, and committees
Complete incident reports as needed in a timely manner
Follow relevant program evaluation processes that ensure the program is meeting expected outcomes
Comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices
Professional Development
Contribute to a working environment conducive to personal and professional growth
Participate in continuing education programs as well as reading and reviewing materials relevant to the delivery of occupational therapy services
Plan, develop, implement and participate in educational programs for clients, caregivers, groups, and agencies
Participate in professional memberships and groups as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
A post-secondary Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution, or equivalent post-secondary education in a related rehabilitative health field
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children aged 2 to 14 years old, including children with autism or developmental disabilities/multiple needs (preferred), and their families (parents, caregivers, guardians)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Adaptability, patience, compassion, and strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of autism & developmental delays
TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to apply through the following link: https://lumenus.ca/careers/
We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner
