1 Position for Moosonee and James Bay Area
1 Position for Moose Factory and James Bay Area
15-30 hrs per week based on service need – Permanent Part-Time
Within a family-centered approach to working with families, the Inspire Centre provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth living in the Districts of Cochrane and Temiskaming and the James Bay area .
The Therapy Assistant assists in the provision of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech- language therapy services and supports, as required, therapeutic recreation and social work services at Inspire Centre. The Therapy Assistant provides direct intervention, implements assigned therapy interventions and supports group activities as developed by assigned therapists.
The Therapy Assistant is part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, a Social Worker/Child Family Clinician, Recreational Therapists.
Requirements:
- Post-secondary diploma in OTA/PTA/CDA-asset
- 3 years of experience working with children with special needs and a related post-secondary diploma in child development will be considered
- Pediatric experience – asset
- Valid Ontario driver’s license – essential
- Superior proficiency in English (written and verbal)
– essential
- Ability to speak Cree is an asset, but not a requirement
- Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or a medical exemption: Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated or showing proof of a medical exemption.
Other:
- Excellent compensation package
- Travel within James Bay catchment area
Submit the form on this page and attach your resume. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Positions are open until filled.
Inspire Centre follows the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal chance. If you have accessibility or other requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position Details:
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range (Year): CAD Salary: To be determined
Closing Date: Closing Date: Positions are open until filled