Behavioral therapist Jobs in Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON

Education

• Master's degree
• Occupational therapy / therapist

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home
• Developmental disorders
• Pediatrics
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Private practice
• School or educational institution / establishment
• Clinic

Tasks

• Analyse clients' capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent disabilities and to maximize independent function in all activities of life
• Develop and implement treatment programs
• Evaluate treatment progress
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Identify childrens' individual learning needs
• Provide assistance to students with special needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Membership
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Work experience with special needs students

• Assistance with mobility

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a physical disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Autistic children
• Children with learning disabilities

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Working with children

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Collaborative

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations