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Description
Location: Squamish, BC
Hours of Work: 21 hrs/wk; 3 days per week, 7 hours per day
Nature of position: Temporary, Part-Time
Compensation: $52.82
Start date: As soon as possible
End date: March 1, 2026
ABOUT SSCS:
Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC’s most respected and established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area - from Pemberton to Britannia Beach - supporting individuals and families living in the Sea to Sky Corridor. We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development, childcare, affordable housing, outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS served 5500 individuals and families in our region.
Contribution:
The Physiotherapist provides direct therapy services to children. They assess, plan and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment appropriate to the child’s health requirements and daily living environment and designed to help the child live, play and work with optimum physical functioning. The Physiotherapist uses and promotes a family centred approach and mentors parents/caregivers in helpful strategies for the child. The Physiotherapist is a dedicated and knowledgeable member of a comprehensive children’s support team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy or combined Physical/Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC and eligibility for membership with Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
- Pediatric experience (minimum one year preferred).
- Valid driver’s license.
Job skills and abilities:
- Communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical
- Conducts assessments of children, develops individualized treatment plans and strategies based on the child’s health requirements and the daily living environment. Provides ongoing support and evaluation. Initiates or supports referrals for additional services from other professionals.
- Organizes and participates in team meetings/case reviews and individual planning sessions for children.
- Maintains open and positive communication with parents, requests input and participation of parents in the development of the child’s programs. Meets with parents regularly to discuss assessments and progress. Makes home visits. Assists parents in advocating for programs and services they feel are in the best interest of the child and their family.
- Counsels, guides, teaches or assists families, teachers and others implementing treatment plans and strategies and cautions on any physical limitations.
- Recommends and/or provides splints, adapted equipment, self-care, play and learning materials to the child/family, as appropriate.
- Strives to maintain an awareness of developments in the field of pediatric physical therapy and participates actively in training opportunities on a regular basis or as is deemed necessary.
- Community
- Participates as required in the transition process for children transferring to other community programs to ensure a positive experience and continuity of service.
- Liaises and works collaboratively with physicians, other professionals, therapists, agencies and facilities including Ministry staff. Promotes a family centred approach to case management.
- Promotes a well-coordinated team approach to agency and inter-agency service delivery in the best interests of the family and the community.
- Participates in relevant committees, working groups, associations, etc. as directed.
- Provides information and education, individually or in group settings, to parents, co-workers and the community, relating to prevention, early intervention, diagnosis and treatment of various developmental delays and health conditions.
- Administrative
- Maintains records, documentation and reporting as outlined in the Program Operating Manual.
- Assist the Community Living Services Manager/Director with the maintenance and revision of the Program Operating Manual.
- Other related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Criminal record review.
- Signed confidentiality form.
- Approved reference check.
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
- Driver’s abstract.
Benefits and Perks:
Healthcare: We offer and extended health program through Group Health that covers MSP premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance and long-term disability for employees working more than 20 hours/week. The premiums of the plan are 100% paid by the employer.
Vacation & Leave: Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.
Retirement Pension: When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.
Other Perks: Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.
Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $52.82 per hour.
Apply today: jobs@sscs.ca
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