Job from partnerAs an Occupational Therapist (OT) on our team you are responsible for developing programs that enable individuals to participate, to their fullest level, in activities that occupy their daily lives. Your client-base will consist of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as individuals of all other ages and needs.
Job type: Salaried, pro-rated (0.2FTE)
Work setting: Community and center-based. Travel to Burlington and nearby communities required
Take an inside look at what you will do each day:
- Assess client needs and family priorities as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Complete assessments using tools such as standardized tests, criterion or curriculum referenced materials, or checklists
- Develop and implement a treatment plan for each client, based on assessment results
- Develop reports as required
- Consult to Behaviour Analysts who supervise Applied Behaviour Analysis Programs for Children with ASD and other needs
- Work collaboratively with the family and other community professionals
- Maintain knowledge in current evidence-based practices
- Collect data and make evidenced-based decisions in treatment
- Supervise students pursuing education in Occupational Therapy
- Represent OT department in Monarch House by contributing to clinical policies and procedures and other centre-wide visions
Here is what you will need to be successful:
- At least 1 year experience working with children with ASD
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Experience and familiarity with assessment tools (standardized tests, etc.)
- Member of college (CAOT) or CAOT eligible.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility in scheduling clients
- Comfortable with community work and working independently with support from a regional OT team
- Must possess a driver's license and access to a vehicle for daily use
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
What can Monarch House offer you
We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning, support, and guidance whenever you need it.
- Competitive compensation
- Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
- Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
- Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
- Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
- Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
- Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
- Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
- Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
- Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)
Meet your Monarch House team
Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.
Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.
Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Monarch House, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and is supported to fully participate as their whole selves. We recognize that each individual may have unique needs, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations upon request for any interview, meeting, event, or training program.
If there is anything we can do to support your full participation and engagement, we encourage you to let us know. Your experience, comfort, and ability to fully belong are important to us.
AI Use in Recruitment and Applicant Screening
We confirm that AI is not used to screen or evaluate applicants. While Monarch House encourages and supports the use of AI to streamline administrative tasks, we believe a human-centered focus on recruiting talented individuals is at the core of cultivating a work environment where everyone belongs. As such, all applications are reviewed by knowledgeable team members who understand the role and what success looks like in the position, to ensure fair and thorough hiring practices that consider individual knowledge, skills and abilities.
Important Information About Recruitment Communications
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