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 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!
Position
- Status: Regular/Permanent 30 hours/week; .80 FTE
- Program: Early Intervention Therapy (EIT)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Expiry Date: August 21, 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide OT assessments through observation, formal and informal testing. Develop goals for the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) in cooperation with families.
- Provide therapy services on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, designed to implement the goals identified in the ISP.
- Develop plans and strategies for parents to use at home to reinforce therapy services offered at the centre.
- Provide reports and anecdotal notes in child’s integrated file.
- Attend team, agency and community meetings as required.
Wage
- Grade II: $42.56 – $52.95/hr as per Health Sciences Association (HSA) PROFESSIONAL sub-sector Wage Schedule J/P1 (Commensurate with Education and Experience) @April 1, 2024
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university is required.
- Must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC (COTBC).
- Must have previous paediatric experience with children from birth to five years of age.
Essential 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.
- Eligible for BC loan forgiveness program
- 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
Apply today!
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 brings through 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 provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID19 and will be required to obtain boosters as necessary and set out by agency policy.
All applications will be held in confidence, given serious consideration, and acknowledged via an email receipt.
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, with the job posting # included) to: Cindy Xavier, Executive Director, Comox Valley Child Development Association, cindy@cvcda.ca. Additionally, please copy Michelle Erikson, Administration, at michelle@cvcda.ca.
Please email cindy@cvcda.ca with any questions regarding this opportunity.
About the CVCDA
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 50 years in the Comox Valley and we have grown to become one the largest CDA’s on Vancouver Island. Learn more about the CVCDA.
We are seeking a candidate 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 charitable non-profit organization.
This is a tremendous opportunity for someone who aspires to make a difference and share your skills to help us maximize and strengthen the capacity of our well-respected organization. You will thrive on a challenge, and enjoy being in our hub of activity with people who love what they do!
About the Comox Valley
The Comox Valley is centrally located for any number of outdoor pursuits on the ocean, extensive trail networks and year-round activities at Mount Washington. The region offers a wide range of vineyards and local farms, a rich music, arts, sports and cultural calendar and annual festivals that attract people from around the globe.
Comox has a new state-of-the-art hospital, schools at all levels, as well as a North Island College campus, an aqua centre, ice arena and various rec facilities.
The Comox Valley continues to attract a diverse population to its big city facilities, yet maintains the small-town vibe for those who seek it. The busier southern tip of the Island or the more remote wilderness of the northern tip are both within a 3-hour drive, as are the waves of the west coast and access to the various Gulf Islands up and down the Salish Sea.