Territorial Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Based in Yellowknife, the Territorial Specialist Autism Disorder collaborates and consults with regional and community teams to provide family and patient centered care, for individuals who have suspected or diagnosed ASD, to all 33 NWT communities. The incumbent will monitor the delivery of the individual\'s intervention plan and act as a resource for best practice ASD interventions to families, rehabilitation teams and other service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding of and clinical expertise in the delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation services specializing in the field of ASD.
• Knowledge of neurobiology, child and adolescent development, behaviours and learning.
• Knowledge of community resources, policies and procedures of NTHSSA and Department of Health and Social Services and all Acts and Legislation applicable to the program delivery.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate word processing applications (e.g. Microsoft Word) to complete training materials and presentations, electronic mail to send and receive correspondence and the internet to conduct on-line research.
• Skills in communicating and interviewing techniques are required in both written and verbal forms; effective listening skills are essential to fulfill the demands of the position.
• Ability to work effectively with families and professionals in addressing the special needs of children with ASD or other disabilities.

Key Qualifications

This level of knowledge is most obtained through a master\u2019s degree in a Rehabilitation Services discipline and three years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must be licensed with a provincial college and certified with the national association of their respective field.
• Proof of Immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.
• NTHSSA has several certifications that are required upon hire, depending on the area where the employee works, including but not limited to: Indigenous Cultural Awareness, Biohazardous Waste, Biosafety and Biosecurity, Infection Control, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and others directly related to the incumbent\'s scope of practice.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only: Health Recruitment Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9 Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106 Fax(867) 873-0445 hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28138

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131. - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application

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