Occupational Therapist

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canadas Best Employers we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Utilizes the knowledge and skills from the discipline of Occupational Therapy to assess monitor and provide treatment to infants and young children with a variety of special needs in the areas of fine and visual motor self care feeding and sensory integration/regulation while optimizing their participation in daily routines.
• Participates in the intake process and eligibility screening for therapy services within the Region.
• Completes Occupational Therapy assessments and re-assessments and delivers services as per the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Standards and EIS guidelines.
• Completes prescription of appropriate therapeutic programs and provides verbal instruction and written guidelines to caregivers.
• Provides caregiver coaching and education through a routines-based model of intervention.
• Provides therapy intervention in collaboration with Early Interventionists physiotherapists and other internal and external partners to optimize client outcomes.
• Completes equipment assessment prescription and monitoring; assists families with seeking funding options for recommended equipment; provides written guidelines and instructions to families/caregivers and early learning and childcare (ELCC) staff with regards to safe use of equipment.
• Provides consultation and education to ELCC programs regarding implementation of therapeutic strategies to optimize a childs participation acceptance and inclusion in all aspects of the childcare program.
• Assumes the role of service coordinator for family and child as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum two (2) years experience working as an Occupational Therapist including experience working with children with special needs.
• Valid Ontario Class G Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Experience and training in implementation of neuro-developmental treatment sensory integration and feeding assessment and intervention.