Careers

Why our employees enjoy working at TVCC

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 and location (if applicable) 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.
 

Current Recruitment

Computer Support Technician

Youth Mentor

Behaviour Clinician (Chatham, London, Owen Sound, Sarnia or Stratford)

Instructor Therapists (Stratford and Owen Sound)

Physiotherapists (School Therapy Services, Stratford and London)

Physiotherapist (Early Childhood Services, Owen Sound)

Speech Language Pathologists (School Therapy Services, London and Owen Sound)

Speech Language Pathologist (Augmentative Communication Services)

Speech Language Pathologists (Early Intervention Program, London)

Occupational Therapists (School Therapy Services, London and Stratford)

Occupational Therapist (Augmentative Communication Services, London)

Occupational Therapist (Autism & Behavioural Services, London)

Therapy Assistant (School Therapy Service, Stratford)

Therapy Assistants (London and Owen Sound)

 

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Computer Support Technician

We are currently recruiting for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Computer Support Technician.

Reporting to the Manager, The Computer Support Technician is part of our dynamic Computer Support team, providing helpdesk support and expertise to staff throughout the organization. If you are a self-motivated and creative problem solver who enjoys a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The designated office for the position is London. Occasional travel to our various locations throughout Southwestern Ontario will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Participate on the Helpdesk support team troubleshooting and resolving user support issues by phone, email, in-person and using remote-control tools
• Provide technical support for various applications and hardware
• Configure PCs with the required core environment software, printer setup and practice-specific software
• Install and configure new software, updates and patches
• Troubleshoot various hardware issues with PCs, printers, scanners, etc.
• Manage hardware support and inventory management
• Coordinate the shipping and tracking of computer hardware to external vendors for repair
• Be responsible for maintaining and managing the computer, printer and supply inventory
• Provide computer and application training one-on-one to new hires
• Create, document and facilitate topic-specific group training sessions
• Participate in various IT projects as required
• Liaise and support the extended Information Technology team
• Perform various other duties as required

Qualifications:

• College diploma in Information Technology (IT) required;
• Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a Helpdesk role;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and/or discuss information with clients, which involves terminology or concepts not always familiar to them.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a busy environment
• Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills and analytical ability
• Interest in continuous learning
• Aptitude for learning and adhering to existing standardized policies, processes and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Interest in user needs and in providing high quality of customer service
• A valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Application deadline:  October 3, 2021

 

Youth Mentor

We are recruiting for a regular, part time (22.5 hours per week) Youth Mentor in Family and Community Services. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Family and Community Services and will work collaboratively with the Youth Services Team to support youth engagement in centre and community-based activities. Some evening and weekend work may be required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with supporting youth services both in-person and virtually within the Tiered Model of Service 
• Assist with the support and implementation of recommendations from the Youth Services Review 
• Facilitate and coordinate events for clients to build social and life skills,  including gathering of feedback from TVCC youth to inform youth event planning
• Connect with other TVCC service areas and community-based groups/services to provide youth perspective 
• Assist with the developing of best practices and evidence informed services (e.g. literature review) 
• Assist with the development of accessible resources for youth and families 
• Adhere to the deliverables, processes and guidelines of services for youth 
• Assist with the creating and executing of social media posts 
• Provide input for evaluation methods for youth-oriented activities 
• Assist with support of the Youth Advisory Council 
• Administrative tasks such as GoldCare Planning Calendar, year-end event reports or as requested by the FACS manager 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year post-secondary education in a related field 
• Personal lived experience with a disability 
• Ability to provide youth peer to peer support and mentoring 
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Ability to work within an integrated team 
• Creative problem solving skills 
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to communicate effectively in groups and individually 
• Ability to collaborate with staff and peers and work as strong part of a multi-disciplinary team; 
• Computer proficiency including Word, Excel, email, internet, and familiarity with social networking tools and video conferencing (Zoom) 
• Ability to travel within London, Ontario and surrounding area would be considered an asset 

Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled.

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Behaviour Clinicians

We are currently recruiting for three (3) full time (37.5 hours per week), temporary Behaviour Clinicians in Autism & Behavioural Services.  The designated office for these positions will be Chatham, Sarnia, London, Stratford or Owen Sound. The catchment area for Stratford/Owen Sound includes Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties.  The catchment area for Chatham/Sarnia includes Chatham Kent and Lambton County.  The cathcment area for London includes London and Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties. 

All positions require regular travel within the geographic area specified. Occasional travel within the London, Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford geographic area may also be required of the Chatham/Sarnia and Owen Sound/Stratford positions. 

A flexible work schedule will be required, including some evening and weekend work.  

These positions are expected to begin as soon as possible and end early to mid 2022 depending the catchment area as above. The positions will focus on providing treatment services to children, youth and their families in TVCC and community-based environments, in the current and new Ontario Autism Program as well as the Fee for Service model.

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 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 Candidates
• Minimum three years of supervised direct clinical experience with at least eight children and youth with ASD with varied profiles and ages
• 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 licence and access to a vehicle
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR
• Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset

Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled.

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Instructor Therapists

We are recruiting to fill four full time (37.5 hours per week) temporary Instructor Therapist positions in Autism and Behavioural Services, in the publicly-funded and in the Fee for Service model. The designated office for these positions is Stratford or Owen Sound. The cathcment area includes Huron, Perth Grey and Bruce counties.  These positions are expected to end July 29, 2022, the start date is to be determined.

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 behaviour analytic  strategies as per their child’s Behaviour Plan
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved with clients on your caseload

Qualifications:

• 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 licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR
• Proficiency in the French language would be considered an asset

Application Deadline:  This posting will remain open until filled.

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Physiotherapist

We are currently recruiting to fill the following regular Physiotherapist positions in School Therapy Services:

• One full time (37.5 hours per week) position in London. Services to be provided in Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties.
• One full time (37.5 hours per week) position in Stratford. Services to be provided in Huron and Perth counties.

These position run for 10 months each year from September to end of June; resuming the following September. 

This exciting, dynamic role provides therapy services to students in schools and involves working with a variety of fellow clinicians, educators and parents to help children and youth participate in their school environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide individualized school-based intervention in a direct/mediated/consultative approach. Also provide consultative intervention at the classroom/school level. 
• Assess and advise and provide education to school personnel, clients/families and others in areas including mobility, transfers, gross motor skills, respiratory skills, etc. Make recommendations for equipment, accessibility, assistance, exercise, activity, positioning, chest clearance, etc 
• Prepare and support children and families in the transition to school and throughout school life;
• 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;
• Participate in ongoing program development;
• Supervision of students and support personnel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Registered with the College of Physical Therapists of Ontario;
• Experience in paediatrics is preferred;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting;
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 and videoconferencing software (ex. Zoom)
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification;
• Ability to provide services in French would be considered an asset.

Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled.

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Physiotherapist

We are currently recruiting for a contract, part-time (18.75 hours per week) Physiotherapist to fill an upcoming vacancy in Early Childhood Services.  The designated office for this position will be Owen Sound. The successful candidate will provide services in Grey County.  

This position is expected to begin as soon as possible and end in August 2022. This vacancy is due to the leave of absence of a regular status employee.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide screenings, assessments, consultation and intervention;
• Plan services as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the family, other care providers, and community agencies;
• Provide intervention within the Life Needs Model of Service in the community, our regional office(s) and/or client homes;
• Prepare and support clients and their families in the transition to school;
• Provide education for clients, families and community partners;
• Participate in ongoing program and service development;

Qualifications:

• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario;
• Experience with children, youth and families;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within an inter-professional team;
• Current knowledge of best practices and literature related to disability, family and community development and the Life Needs Model;
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 and videoconferencing software (ex. Zoom);
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required; 
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR.

Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled.

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Speech Language Pathologist

We are currently recruiting to fill the following regular Speech Language Pathologist positions in School Therapy Services:

• Two full time (37.5 hours per week) positions in London. Services to be provided in Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties.
• One part time (30 hours per week) position in London. Services to be provided in Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties.
• One full time (37.5 hours per week) position in Owen Sound. Services to be provided in Grey and Bruce counties.
• One part time (22.5 hours per week) position in Owen Sound. Services to be provided in Grey and Bruce counties.

These positions run for 10 months each year from September to end of June; resuming the following September. 

This exciting, dynamic role provides therapy services to students in schools 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. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide mainly school based intervention including screening, assessment, consultation and intervention regarding speech development, articulation, fluency, voice, resonance, basic augmentative communication needs and swallowing;
• Intervention can be direct, mediated or consultative and may be in groups or include virtual modalities; 
• Provide education for clients, families and school personnel
• 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;
• Occasional work contracted from Home and Community Care Support Services (formerly the Southwest LHIN) for in home and private school services. This may on rare occasions be in the evenings or on weekends; 
• 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 and videoconferencing software (ex. Zoom)
• 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

Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled.

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Speech Language Pathologist

We are currently recruiting for part-time (30 hours per week) contract Speech Language Pathologist to fill a vacancy in Augmentative Communication Service (ACS). This position is expected to begin as soon as possible and end in December 2022. This position is the result of the leave of absence of a regular status employee.  The designated office for this position is London and travel within Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, Chatham-Kent, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties to provide services to clients may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Assess clients with face-to-face communication needs and make recommendations and prescriptions which align with clients and families, preferences and needs;
• In collaboration with an ACS Occupational Therapist, assess the specialized access and mounting needs of clients;
• Develop a care plan with objectives and strategies in collaboration with clients, families, educators, therapists and others involved in the support of communication development;
• Support and contribute to the development of communication skills for clients requiring the use of adapted and / or alternative methods of communication as outlined in the care plan;
• Support and facilitate ongoing intervention provided by community therapists, educators and caregivers and build the community’s capacity to support the communication of persons who use AAC;
• Assist in identifying the need for training and participate in individual and group training opportunities;
• Assist in determining eligibility for ADP funding of communication equipment and authorizing eligible equipment following ADP guidelines;
• 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;
• Completion of the CEP Foundations in AAC course is preferred;
• Experience working with children with physical and/or developmental disabilities; 
• Experience with supporting augmentative communication; 
• ADP individual authorizer status is required prior to, or upon starting the position;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an integrated team environment;
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 and videoconferencing software (i.e., Zoom)
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required;
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR;
• French Language proficiency is considered an asset. 

Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled.

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Speech Language Pathologist

We are currently recruiting for four regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Speech Language Pathologists in the Early Intervention Program. The designated office for these positions will be London. The successful candidates will provide services in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties. Some evening work may be required. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-person and virtual screenings, assessments, consultation and intervention (individual and group) regarding speech and language development as per the Preschool Speech and Language (tykeTALK) mandate
• 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 and videoconferencing software (ex. Zoom)
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR
• Proficiency in French Language is preferred

Application Deadline:  This posting will remain open until filled.

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Occupational Therapist

We are currently recruiting to fill the following regular Occupational Therapist positions in School Therapy Services: 

• One full time (37.5 hours per week) position in London. Services to be provided in Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties.
• One part time (15 hours per week) position in Stratford. Services to be provided in Huron and Perth counties.

These positions run for 10 months each year from September to end of June; resuming the following September. 

This exciting, dynamic role provides therapy services to students in schools and involves working with educators, parents and fellow clinicians to support school participation. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide school-based intervention that is consultative to an entire classroom/school or individualized for one client and provided in a direct/mediated/consultative approach 
• Advise and provide education to school personnel, clients/families and others regarding accessibility, transfers, classroom fine motor skills, sensory skills and self-care activities; including making recommendations for assistance and equipment;
• Prepare and support children and families in the transition to school and throughout school life;
• 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;
• Occasional work contracted from the Southwest LHIN for in home and private school services. The intervention at the client’s home may on rare occasions be in the evenings or on weekends; scheduled by the therapist in consultation with the family; 
• Participate in ongoing program development.
• Occasional supervision of students and support personnel will be required.

Qualifications:

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario;
• Experience in pediatrics is preferred;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting;
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 and videoconferencing software (ex. Zoom)
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification;
• Ability to provide services in French would be an asset.

Application Deadline:  This posting will remain open until filled.

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Occupational Therapist

We are currently recruiting for a part-time (33.75 hours per week), regular Occupational Therapist to fill a vacancy in Augmentative Communication Services (ACS). The designated office for this position is London and travel within Elgin, Middlesex, Chatham-Kent, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties to provide services to clients may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Assess clients with written communication needs and make recommendations and prescriptions which align with clients and families, preferences and needs
• Develop a care plan with objectives and strategies in collaboration with clients, families, educators, therapists and others involved in the support of communication development
• Address specialized access and mounting of equipment for clients with writtencommunication needs
• In collaboration with an ACS SLP, assess the specialized access and mounting of equipment for clients with face to face communication needs
• Support and facilitate ongoing intervention provided by community therapists, educators and caregivers and build the community’s capacity to support the communication of persons who use AAC
• Assist in identifying the need for training and participate in individual and group training opportunities
• Assist in determining eligibility for ADP funding of communication equipment and authorizing eligible equipment following ADP guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario;
• Registered as an ADP Individual Authorizer prior to or immediately upon starting position
• Completion of the CEP Foundations in AAC course is preferred;
• Experience with supporting augmentative communication;
• Experience working with children with physical and/or developmental disabilities or related work experience with people who use augmentative communication
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting;
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 and videoconferencing software (ex.Zoom)
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification;
• Ability to provide services in French would be an asset.

 

Application Deadline:  October 3, 2021

 

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Therapy Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a regular Therapy Assistant to work 30 hours per week in School Therapy Services. The designated office for this position is Stratford and travel within Huron and Perth counties is required.

This position runs for 10 months each year from September to end of June; resuming the following September. It is expected to begin in September 2021.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with direct/indirect client intervention (individual and group) in schools to meet goals outlined by Speech Language Pathologist, 
• Discuss and demonstrate successful strategies to families and school team members
• Assist with a variety of program support activities,
• Client-related activities will occur under the supervision of a registered Speech Language Pathologist as per CASLPO guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized Communicative Disorder Assistant or OT/PT Assistant program; Communicative Disorder Assistant Program is preferred,
• Working knowledge of child development and play,
• Experience working with children with special needs,
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills,
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 and videoconferencing software (ex. Zoom)
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required,
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Application Deadline:  This posting will remain open until filled.

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Therapy Assistant

We are currently recruiting to fill the following Therapy Assistant positions in Early Childhood, School Age and Adolescent Program (ECSAAP):

• One regular full time (37.5 hours per week) position in London. Services to be provided in Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties.
• One regular part time (18.75 hours per week) position in Owen Sound. Services to be provided in Grey and Bruce counties.
• One contract full time (37.5 hours per week) position in Owen Sound. Services to be provided in Grey and Bruce counties. This position is expected to start in October 2021 and end in December 2022.

Responsibilities:

• Provide services within Preschool Speech and Language, Infant Hearing and Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Programs, Early Childhood Services and Family and Community Services
• Assist with direct/indirect client intervention (individual and group) across ECSAAP services;
• 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;
• Supporting clients in personal care as needed;
• Client-related activities requiring supervision will be provided under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Therapeutic Recreation Therapist as per their respective college or provincial guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized Communicative Disorder Assistant or OT/PT Assistant program; Communicative Disorder Assistant 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 and videoconferencing software (e.g., Zoom);
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Application Deadline:  This posting will remain open until filled.

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 Occupational Therapist

We are recruiting for a part-time (18.75 hours per week), temporary Occupational Therapist to provide services in Autism & Behavioural Services. The designated office for this position will be London. The successful candidate will provide services to clients living in Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. Occasional travel within this geographic area may be required. This position is expected to begin as soon as possible and end September 30, 2022.

 

Within the new Ontario Autism Program and as part of Core Clinical Services, TVCC offers an integrated service for families which includes Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Behavioural Services. This position will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to develop programs for clients. The successful candidate must be available for occasional work in early mornings, evenings and on Saturdays. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide screenings, assessment, consultation and intervention across the scope of OT practice including: sensory/regulation, fine and gross motor, daily functional activities (toileting, feeding, dressing), written communication, environmental adaptations, etc. 
• Provide virtual and in-person individual and group treatment at TVCC locations, in community centres and occasionally in client homes for children and youth with autism ranging in age from two years old to school exit
• As part of an integrated team, contribute to the client’s curriculum development and programming; and deliver services to children and youth with ASD, including attending meetings with families, educators and involved community service providers
• Participate in staff, team and program meetings and share knowledge of profession and scope of practice

Qualifications:

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Individual Authorizer for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices
• Clinical experience working with a diverse child and youth population
• Strong collaborative practice with experience working closely with Behavioural Services and other disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to quickly establish trusting relationships, and ability to receive and incorporate feedback
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Excellent computer skills; including proficiency in MS Office Suite 2010 package of programs, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR
• Proficiency in French Language is considered an asset

Application Deadline:  October 11, 2021