Part Time (15 hours per week)
Based out of Pacekids north office 808 55th Ave NE Calgary, AB and or in the community
What We Offer
Paid flexible sick and personal time for all staff, accrued at 5.38% of hours worked
Employer-paid health and paramedical benefits for full-time employees
RRSP matching and/or Professional Development allowance
Paid observance of 13 holidays
3 weeks annual paid vacation
Paid mileage
Support for professional development including in-house learning and development
Responsibilities
Include but not limited to:
Development and coaching of occupational therapy programming– considering a classroom, home, and/or community setting (where applicable)
Coach and consult with families and provide appropriate strategies and recommendations for a child’s programming to support their development and/or independence in activities of daily living (such as dressing, feeding, toileting, grooming, managing fine motor tasks etc.), sensory needs and anything else related to the scope of occupational therapy
Conduct screenings and/or assessments (formal and/or informal) of preschool and school-aged children – ensuring assessment data is provided for program-specific needs
Develop, monitor, consult, and update Individual Program Plan (IPP)/Service Provider Program Plan (SPPP)/Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals, ensuring they are carried out appropriately and effectively by the members of a child’s team
Collaborate with families, interdisciplinary team members, teachers and aides to target goals in a variety of settings, including participation in meetings with the team and/or families
Provide transition and/or summary reports, and maintain documentation to meet both the standards of the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists and Pacekids’ standards
Ensure meeting of all program-specific deadlines for documentation, hour tracking, and billing, as applicable
Provide education and training to Pacekids’ staff
Commit to the values outlined by Pacekids – working to create and maintain a positive and respectful workplace culture
What You Bring
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
Registered member, in good standing, with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
Adheres to the code of ethics of the occupational therapy profession and maintaining standards of practice
Current professional liability insurance, to be updated annually
Current Alberta driver’s license and must have access to a reliable vehicle
Clearance from a Criminal Record check, including a Vulnerable Sector check, and Child Welfare Intervention check, current within the last 6 months
Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal
Experience working with preschool and school-aged children
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, families and staff
Flexibility is essential given the variety of children’s abilities, needs and conditions
