Job Description

Come join an inclusive community of supports and services that inspire, encourage, and empower adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and their families, to live their best lives.

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) Adult Clinical Services

Location: Oakville, ON

Contract with potential for Permanent hire

On site, Full Time

Primarily 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday core hours, with one evening per 6-week period and one Saturday per 6 weeks for group/workshop availability

Salary: $40.31 - $47.75 per hour (40-hour work week, OPSEU unionized position)

Our client provides a community of support that inspires, encourages, and empowers adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. They empower people to find acceptance, encouragement and affirmation and empowering people to build their capacity throughout life.

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Supports you will

• Conduct assessment and treatment as required for adults
• Skilled with adaptive equipment focus, harnesses for developmental disabilities, sensory processing assessments for autism
• Develop and implement direct and indirect intervention plans.
• Complete assessments, provide treatment and provide subsequent service referrals/recommendations, as appropriate.

Are you qualified?

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• At least 2 years experience as an OT
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario
• Mandatory membership and licensure with Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist
• Experience in developmental services/mental health, interdisciplinary model familiarity, Ontario Assistive Devices Program authorization (asset)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and pivot charts)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

How you fit:

• You have experience advocating for others while maintaining a positive demeanor.
• You take initiative, plan and prepare for unforeseen problems.
• You’ve got an empathetic manner and the ability to read/influence others.
• You work well under stressful or crisis situations.
• You seek out new opportunities to enhance your core competencies and improve your abilities within your career goals.

What you will get in return:

• Fulfilling and challenging career that provides compassionate quality service to people, families and the community.
• Competitive wages
• Training and ongoing education
• Career advancement

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Job ID # 16817288