Why our employees enjoy working at Thames Valley Children's Centre
In our recent employee survey, results show TVCC staff are more engaged in their jobs, team and organization compared to the average ratings in similar organizations.
TVCC offers:
- Interesting and Challenging Work: Meaningful work assists in the accomplishment of our mission and meeting the needs of our clients providing a sense of personal accomplishment and the opportunity to make decisions and problem solve.
- Positive Working Environment: Our family-centered care principles of mutual respect, openness and support are the basis of our working relationships.
- Flexible Working Schedule: We believe it is important to balance career and home life and therefore we offer flexible working schedules and care for others days.
Apply to join one of our rewarding teams today!
To apply, please email your resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Microsoft Word format) to Human Resources at apply [at] tvcc.on.ca. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in.
While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.
We are currently recruiting for the following position:
Instructor Therapist
We are recruiting for one (1) temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Instructor Therapist to fill a vacancy in Autism and Behavioural Services, both in the publicly-funded and in the Fee for Service model. The designated office for this position is Owen Sound and the catchment area includes Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. This position is expected to begin in January 2020 and end on March 27, 2020.
Responsibilities:
Under clinical supervision provided by TVCC Autism Services, the successful candidates will:
- Provide direct ABA treatment and support services to children and youth with ASD individually and in groups in a variety of environments (e.g., community-based and TVCC locations, and client homes)
- Contribute to treatment planning and prepare treatment material for clients, adhering to evidence-based methods
- Collect data and participate in the evaluation of the efficacy of teaching
- Provide education, mentoring and training to parents and caregivers so they can implement beahviour analytic strategies as per their child's Behaviour Plan
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved with clients on your caseload
Qualifications:
- Community college diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field
- Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate, or equivalent
- Experience working with children with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Understanding of early childhood development and comfort in appropriately engaging young children at play
- Experience working in a high-energy, fast-paced team environment requiring flexibility to adapt to change quickly and easily
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to receive and incorporate feedback; and advanced self-reflection skills are required
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite 2010 package of software
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
Behaviour Clinician
We are currently recruiting for a temporary, full time (37.5 hours per week) Behaviour Clinician in Autism & Behavioural Services. This position is expected to begin November 2019 and end August 28, 2020. The position will focus on providing treatment services to children, youth and their families in TVCC and community-based environments, in both the publicly-funded and the Fee for Service model.
The designated office for this position is Sarnia; the catchment area includes Lambton and Chatham-Kent counties. Regular travel within the region will be required. A flexible work schedule is required, including evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate assessments through informal and formal observations, which may take place in a clinical setting and/or in the child’s natural environment(s)
- Describe the behavioural service options and assessment process and plan (as developed in collaboration with the family) and answer the family’s questions
- Identify behavioural challenges, if any, and conduct formal assessments as needed
- Develop a plan for recommended behavioural service (i.e., a behaviour plan)
- In collaboration with the child/youth, family and other professionals involved, document clinical decision-making process, including the rationale for the recommended intervention
- Complete documentation and process guidelines regarding skill development, competency, and treatment oversight to be used by staff implementing the intervention
- Monitor, communicate and evaluate the Behaviour Plan being implemented
- Clinically supervise the staff who implement the intervention
- Provide a written progress summary to the family and to the Family Team at meetings and as required at key decision and update points
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in psychology or other health or social sciences field and hold a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) credential. We will consider candidates who are within 6 months of sitting for their BCBA exam (successful completion is required)
Preferred:
- Listed on the BACB Certificant Registry as meeting the Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise Exam Candidate
- Minimum three years of supervised direct clinical experience with at least eight children and youth with ASD with varied profiles and age
- Additional training received on the design, monitoring, and supervision of ABA interventions across multiple environments
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, consensus-building and mentoring skills with staff, clients and families using a mature consistent approach
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to share expertise in ways that are understandable; ensuring that conversations are mutually respectful; and being transparent and collaborative with parents, youth and other community partners
- Ability to establish rapport with families that lead to trusting relationships; ensuring that families’ cultures are treated with sensitivity and dignity
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback, as well as advanced self-reflection skills
- Strong computer skills; including proficiency in the Microsoft Office 2010 package of programs, especially Word and Excel
- A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
Therapy Assistant
We are currently recruiting for a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Therapy Assistant to fill a temporary leave of absence in Early Childhood Services. The designated office for this position will be Owen Sound and the successful candidate will provide services in Grey and Bruce counties. This position is expected to begin in December 2019 and end in May 2021.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with direct/indirect client intervention (individual and group);
- Assist with a variety of client/family programs at the Centre and in the community with community partners;
- Coordinating and supporting educational group activities for clients and families;
- Gathering information, developing resources and obtaining supplies for variety of activities;
- Primary duties will include providing preschool speech and language services;
- Supporting clients in personal care as needed;
- Client-related activities will occur under the supervision of a registered Speech Language Pathologist as per CASLPO guidelines, or under a Physical or Occupational Therapist as per their respective college guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from a recognized OT/PT Assistant or Communicative Disorder Assistant program. Communicative Disorder Assistant Program preferred;
- Working knowledge of child language development and play;
- Experienced with individuals who are non-speaking and/or have physical disabilities;
- Excellent communication (written and verbal); organizational, interpersonal skills and effective problem-solving skills;
- Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 package of software;
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
Speech Language Pathologist
We are currently recruiting for a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Speech Language Pathologist to cover a leave of absence in Early Childhood Services. The designated office for this position will be London. The successful candidate will provide services in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties. This position is expected to begin in January 2020 and end July 2020.
Responsibilities:
- Provide screenings, assessments, consultation and intervention regarding speech and language development
- Plan services as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the family, other care providers, volunteers, staff from other agencies, and other TVCC staff
- Provide education for clients, families and community service providers
- Provide community and Centre-based intervention within the Life Needs Model of Service
- Lead and/or participate in project-based initiatives
- Participate in ongoing program development
- Participate in and /or integrate and share current research/literature on disability, family and community development.
- Clinically responsible to supervise support personnel, students and initial practice registrants within the guidelines of CASLPO.
Qualifications:
- Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Experience in paediatrics is preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 package of software
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in French Language is considered an asset
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
Speech Language Pathologist
We are currently recruiting for a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Speech Language Pathologist to fill an upcoming vacancy in Early Childhood Services. The designated office for this position will be London. The successful candidate will provide services in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties. This position is expected to begin in December 2019 and end April 2020.
Responsibilities:
- Provide screenings, assessments, consultation and intervention regarding speech and language development
- Plan services as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the family, other care providers, volunteers, staff from other agencies, and other TVCC staff
- Provide education for clients, families and community service providers
- Provide community and Centre-based intervention within the Life Needs Model of Service
- Lead and/or participate in project-based initiatives
- Participate in ongoing program development
- Participate in and /or integrate and share current research/literature on disability, family and community development.
- Clinically responsible to supervise support personnel, students and initial practice registrants within the guidelines of CASLPO.
Qualifications:
- Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Experience in paediatrics is preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 package of software
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in French Language is considered an asset
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
Speech Language Pathologist
We are currently recruiting for a full time contract Speech Language Pathologist in School Therapy Services from January to June 2020. This exciting, dynamic role provides therapy services to students in schools within London and Middlesex County and involves working with a variety of fellow clinicians, educators and parents to help children and youth achieve meaningful outcomes in their ability to communicate. The designated office for this position will be London.
Responsibilities:
- Provide screenings, assessments, consultation and intervention regarding speech and language development and articulation mainly within the school environment;
- Intervention can be direct, mediated or consultative;
- Plan services as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the family, other care providers, school board personnel, volunteers, staff from other agencies, and other TVCC staff;
- Some services may be provided at a TVCC site or in home which may include rare evening or weekend hours as per the needs of the child and family.
- Provide education for clients, families and school personnel
- Participate in ongoing program development
Qualifications:
- Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Experience in pediatrics is preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 package of software
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Ability to clinically supervise support personnel, students and initial practice registrants within the guidelines of CASLPO would be an asset
- Ability to provide services in French would be an asset
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
Receptionist
We are currently recruiting for a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Receptionist in Facility Resources to fill an upcoming vacancy. The designated office for this position is London. This position is expected to begin in December 2019 and end March 27, 2020.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome clients, families and visitors to the Centre, monitor and accept appointments on arrival, and share supporting information (ie. parking, directions)
- Limit access to the building and re-direct general public
- Operate a multi-line phone system; receive incoming calls and direct to appropriate program/staff, request additional information from callers as needed
- Receive and direct maintenance and room set up requests to the FR team
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries and support the volunteer mail delivery program
- Support the Emergency Response system; accept calls to the emergency line and activate Centre wide response procedures
- Support incoming and outgoing equipment in cooperation with relevant programs
- Perform administrative duties such as update contact information on the website, manage the Reception Resource Manual, and administer room booking requests
- Maintain a safe and welcoming environment and tidy/secure reception area
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year college or related experiential learning
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong customer service, professional and friendly manner with visitors, clients, volunteers, and staff
- Ability to be flexible and responsive, and acclimatize quickly to new or challenging situations
- Ability to maintain composure in difficult and/or challenging situations, including activation of Emergency Response codes
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 2010, including Word, Excel, Access, and GroupWise
- Exercise mature judgment, capable of working with minimum supervision
- Proficiency in French at the novice/elementary level or above is preferred
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
Instructor Therapist
We are recruiting for one (1) temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Instructor Therapist to fill a vacancy in Autism and Behavioural Services, both in the publicly-funded and in the Fee for Service model. The designated office for this position is Owen Sound and the catchment area includes Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. This position is expected to begin in January 2020 and end January 2021.
Responsibilities:
Under clinical supervision provided by TVCC Autism Services, the successful candidates will:
- Provide direct ABA treatment and support services to children and youth with ASD individually and in groups in a variety of environments (e.g., community-based and TVCC locations, and client homes)
- Contribute to treatment planning and prepare treatment material for clients, adhering to evidence-based methods
- Collect data and participate in the evaluation of the efficacy of teaching
- Provide education, mentoring and training to parents and caregivers so they can implement beahviour analytic strategies as per their child's Behaviour Plan
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved with clients on your caseload
Qualifications:
- Community college diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field
- Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate, or equivalent
- Experience working with children with Autism and knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Understanding of early childhood development and comfort in appropriately engaging young children at play
- Experience working in a high-energy, fast-paced team environment requiring flexibility to adapt to change quickly and easily
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to receive and incorporate feedback; and advanced self-reflection skills are required
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite 2010 package of software
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to apply [at] tvcc.on.ca
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