Occupational Therapist

The Link is hiring! Come grow with us, and walk alongside people in our community as we grow strong & resilient together. We are seeking candidates with strong character that share our vision for a brighter future; people of action who can support the resilience and potential in people. We honor and strive to model through our actions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinabe: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, and Humility & Truth.

SUMMARY: The incumbent is responsible for direct client intervention, conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, consultation, providing therapeutic programming, and caregiver training.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  of the Occupational Therapist include, but are not limited to:

Assessment

• Completes occupational therapy assessments with referred clients to identify strengths and needs;
• Utilizes standardized testing (if necessary) as a component of the assessment process

Direct Service and Treatment

• Provides direct occupational therapy services as needed to assist clients in gaining skills for everyday life, school, and relationships;
• Supports clients to identify and work toward realistic goals; 
• Manages client caseload and prioritizes appropriately; 
• Meets regularly with the clinical team for collaboration and planning; 
• Assesses the need for therapeutic groups and implements accordingly; 
• Assists the team in problem-solving to address client issues; 
• Facilitates topic-specific training sessions as needed; 
• Assists with service navigation and referral to community resources as needed. 

 Continuity of Care

• Engages caregivers and care team in the assessment and treatment process; 
• Attends  staff meetings and contributes to the overall functioning of the agency by assuming appropriate additional responsibilities as needed;
• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation and fulfills administrative duties; 
• Shares relevant information with and provides consultation to collateral agencies such as Child and Family Service Agencies and schools; 
• Works within the context of the interdisciplinary team to implement direct, consultative or medicated models of service. 

 Professional Development

• Maintains professional development by attending workshops, reading, and clinical consultation on a regular basis;
• Meets the yearly licensing requirements of the College of Occupational Therapists in Manitoba; 
• Performs all duties professionally, ethically and with integrity; 
• Familiarizes themselves with social policy, issues, trends and practices in the field, as well as needs, gaps or opportunities that may improve the lives of persons with youth/children, or which promote social justice, equality or accessibility. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Baccalaureate or Clinical Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy;
• Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbents name entered in the practicing register or the provisional register as an examination candidate.  Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with The Link;
• Expertise in the area of child and adolescent mental health;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work as a team member and cooperatively with other disciplines;
• Ability to practice independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision;
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice;
• Current certification in either DLE (The Purposeful Use of Daily Life Events) or TCS (Therapeutic Crisis Solutions) or willingness to obtain the same;
• Current First-aid/CPR certification;
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and De-escalation training or willingness to obtain the same;
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check.
  

 **Valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle is a requirement for this position** 

**Position may require some evenings/weekends to meet needs of children/youth

PREFERRED

• Experience working with children/adolescents and their families;
• Knowledge of the child welfare system in Manitoba;
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, beliefs, and practices.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 to $65,000 annually, including vacation, paid sick leave, benefit plan and pension plan

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please submit a cover letter and resume (in Word or PDF format).

Application Deadline: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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