Occupational Therapist Assistant, Core Clinical Services

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist Assistant, Core Clinical Services

LOCATION: Etobicoke, ON;
North York, ON

POSITION TYPE: Regular Full-time (37.5 hours/ week)

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

SALARY RANGE: $65,811.42 to $72,847.38

Interested in working with an amazing team that really cares? Then you should join Lumenus! At Lumenus we illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing for our clients. As one of the largest mental health agencies in Ontario, we offer a broad range of high-quality mental health, developmental and community services for infants, children, youth, individuals, and families across Toronto. We are a passionate, dynamic and growing agency.

We offer a competitive salary, employer paid benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities!

Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services offers ABA-based behavioural services and speech and language services that are designed to address the unique needs of children with autism aged 2- 14 years. We offer personalized programs in a natural school environment at our Etobicoke (65 Hartsdale Drive) and North York (155 McNicoll Avenue) locations. Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services is a fee-for-service offering within a not-for-profit organization, Lumenus Community Services.

Lumenus Community Services provides mental health, developmental and community- based services for children, youth, adults and their families.

Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services is hiring a full-time regular Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to join the Lumenus Autism Core Clinical Services team. Services are primarily delivered to children diagnosed with ASD (2-14 years old). Services are delivered in person at both Etobicoke & North York locations. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA will implement interventions to support children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental or motor delays to develop and improve skills needed for daily living, socialization, and play.

• Follow documented treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Provide individual and/or group intervention sessions which includes coaching and modeling to parents/caregivers
• Initiate, plan, develop, and organize teaching materials that are engaging and conducive to the client’s wellbeing and progress
• Ensure therapy environments is safe and engaging by assisting with the organization, maintenance, and preparation of equipment and assistive devices, and instructing clients/families in their proper use
• Observe, monitor, and track client performance and progress through data collection and graphing
• Communicate significant client performance changes promptly to the OT
• Guide clients in activities designed to improve motor skills, sensory processing, self- regulation, social skills, and daily living skills
• Provide coverage across sites as needed
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team (e.g., OTs, SLPs, Behaviour Analysts) to ensure coordinated and comprehensive client care
• Follow the legal, ethical, and professional standards, adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards of practices

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical statistics and client information on the client information system (e.g., TREAT)
• Complete reports and statistics as necessary
• Ensure service targets are met (reports completed, clients served, direct service hours and positive clinical outcomes for clients)
• Participate in quality improvement programs and outreach activities
• Promote occupational therapy services and programs within the community
• Assist in the maintenance and selection of equipment and supplies
• Participate in regular staff meetings, agency meetings, and committees
• Complete incident reports as needed in a timely manner
• Follow relevant program evaluation processes that ensure the program is meeting expected outcomes
• Comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices

• Contribute to a working environment conducive to personal and professional growth
• Participate in continuing education programs as well as reading and reviewing materials relevant to the delivery of occupational therapy services
• Plan, develop, implement and participate in educational programs for clients, caregivers, groups, and agencies
• Participate in professional memberships and groups as appropriate

• A post-secondary Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution, or equivalent post-secondary education in a related rehabilitative health field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children aged 2 to 14 years old, including children with autism or developmental disabilities/multiple needs (preferred), and their families (parents, caregivers, guardians)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to work independently and…