LOCATION: Etobicoke/North York, ON
POSITION TYPE: Full-time Regular (37.5 hours/week)
POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
SALARY RANGE: $65,811 - $72,847
Lumenus Community Services is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and encourage applications from all individuals, including but not limited to people of all cultures, religions, racialized communities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
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 practice
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 AND 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process
TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to visit our website at https://lumenus.ca/careers/ and submit their cover letter and resume through our Career Centre.
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
