Inspire Centre Child & Youth Development

THERAPY ASSISTANTS for Moose Factory and James Bay area

37.5 hrs per week Permanent Full Time

Within a family-centered approach to working with families, the Inspire Centre Child & Youth Development provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth living in the Districts of Cochrane and Temiskaming and the James Bay area .

The Therapy Assistant assists in the provision of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech- language therapy services and supports, as required, therapeutic recreation and social work services at Inspire Centre.  The Therapy Assistant provides direct intervention, implements assigned therapy interventions and supports group activities as developed by assigned therapists.

The Therapy Assistant is part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, a Social Worker/Child Family Clinician, Recreational Therapists.

 Requirements:

•  Post-secondary diploma in OTA/PTA/CDA-asset
•  3 years experience working with children with special needs and a related post secondary diploma in child development will be considered
• Pediatric experience – asset
• Valid Ontario driver’s license - essential
• Advanced proficiency in English (written and verbal) – essential
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset but not a requirement
• Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening

 Other:

• Excellent compensation package
• Travel within James Bay catchment area

 To apply and for more information, please contact hr@inspirecentre.ca . Position open until filled.

 Inspire Centre  follows the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. If you have accessibility or other requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.