Occupational Therapist

About the Comox Valley Child Development Association:

Established in 1974, the Comox Valley Child Development Association (CVCDA) is honoured to reside on the unceded traditional territories of the Pentlatch, E'iksan and K'ómoks First Nations.

The CVCDA is a dynamic, multi-service not-for-profit agency dedicated to supporting children and families with a wide-range of programs for children, youth and young adults with developmental delays and disabilities. Our services have spanned across 47 years in the Comox Valley and we have grown to become one the largest CDA’s on Vancouver Island.

This is a tremendous opportunity for someone who aspires to make a difference, sharing your skills to help us maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of our well-respected organization.

In addition, we are seeking a candidate to work 30 hours/week who will display a strong desire to be a part of the larger community contributing to the health and well being of the families and children of the Comox Valley with an understanding of the unique intricacies of a non-profit organization. You will thrive on a challenge, and enjoy being in our hub of activity with people who love what they do!

Summary of Job Description:

1. Provide OT assessments through observation, formal and informal testing. Develop goals for the Individualized Service Plan (ISP)/Family Priority Plan (FPP) in cooperation with families.
2. Provide therapy services on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, designed to implement the goals identified in the ISP/FPP.
3. Develop plans and strategies for parents to use at home to reinforce therapy services offered at the centre.
4. Provide reports and anecdotal notes in child’s integrated file.
5. Attend team, agency and community meetings as required.

Education, Training and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university is required.  Must be eligible for membership in the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.  Must have previous paediatric experience with children from birth to five years of age.

Skills and Abilities:

• Report-writing competence, and verbal communication skills that are empathetic and articulate
• Ability to work within a team concept
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Vehicle that meets ICBC annual inspection standards, and valid Driver’s License

Benefits:

Offering an environment where team members can thrive and progress in their career is a part of the culture of the CVCDA. We strive to be a progressive non-profit employer incorporating best practice and training relevant to each employee’s position.

• New grad mentorship
• Generous annual education budget
• Paid educational leave
• Relocation assistance
• Paid time off
• Extended health benefits
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Pension contributions
• Health Sciences Association (HSA) union

In recruiting our team, we are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and connectedness both within our agency and our community. We value the unique contributions that each of our team members bring in terms of their experiences, education, disability, culture, ethnicity, race, nation of origin, gender identity and expression, age, languages spoken, religion, and beliefs.

We look forward to your application for the position and the possibility of having you join our CVCDA family!

Notice: Employees of the CVCDA are required to obtain boosters as necessary and set out by agency policy.

All applications will be held in confidence and given serious consideration.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter following these instructions:

• A resume that summarizes your relevant professional, academic and volunteer experiences.
• A cover letter that shares your professional interests and passions, and why this opportunity is of particular interest and a potential good fit for you.

Email your resume and references in PDF format (cover letter and resume combined in one document, with your name as the document name) to: Cindy Xavier, Executive Director , Comox Valley Child Development Association, cindy@cvcda.ca and HR Administrator, Michelle Erikson, michelle@cvcda.ca

Please email cindy@cvcda.ca with questions pertaining to this opportunity.