Occupational Therapist Assistant, Core Clinical Services

LOCATION: Etobicoke/North York, ON

POSITION TYPE: Part-time Regular

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

HOURLY RANGE: $33.09 - $36.63

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:

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