Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until 01/21/2022 x 16 position(s)
Req ID: 102080
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $24.4169 – $32.3014 /hour
Posting Date: February 10, 2021
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Start Date: ASAP
IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. The IWK is committed to a workplace where our staff, physicians, learners and volunteers reflect the patients, families and communities that we serve. We seek and encourage applicants who reflect our broad diversity, and we are committed to reducing barriers to employment and career growth.
Position Summary
The EIBI Program Implementer works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide direct early intensive behavioural intervention services to young children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families, under the direct supervision of the EIBI Clinical Interventionist. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: provides intensive behavioural intervention services to identified children and their families; assists with program planning and program evaluation; provides feedback to supervisor on a regular basis; participates in research projects as outlined by service leadership; other related duties as assigned. This position involves working one-to-one with children in a childcare centre and/or home environment.
Hours of Work
Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Child/Youth Studies or Speech Language Pathology required. A equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Recent experience working with young children (0-5 Years old) with developmental disabilities; specifically children with ASD required.
Bachelors Degree in Education and two years experience working with young children with developmental disabilities; specifically children with ASD would be considered.
Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.
Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills required.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings required.
Demonstrated ability to take direction and work independently required.
Demonstrated excellent observation and problem-solving skills required.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to family centered care, and limits of competency required.
Holds a valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification an asset.
Knowledge of Program Based Care an asset.
Competencies in other languages an asset; French and/or Arabic preferred.
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