The Inspire Centre Child & Youth Development is accepting applications for

THERAPY ASSISTANTS for Moosonee and James Bay area

 15-30 hrs per week based on service need

Permanent Part-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
•  Superior 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 is 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.