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Autism Treatment Network Manager 

Category Research  
Req Number RES-19-00025  
Open Date 7/18/2019  
Number of Openings 1  
Department Bloorview Research Institute 

Work type Temporary Full-Time 

Grade None Specified 

FTE 1.00 

Posting Close Date 09/20/2019 

Description

Title: Autism Treatment Network Manager

Type: Active

Program: Autism Research Centre

Reports to: Clinician Scientist

Work Status: Temporary Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Start Date: August 6, 2019

End Date: August 5, 2020

We are seeking a project manager with experience working with children with autism and their families, as well as experience leading research and/or quality improvement initiatives. As the Autism Treatment Network Manager within the Autism Research Centre, the successful candidate will work alongside an interdisciplinary research team on a multi-site project focused on improving medical care for children and adolescents with autism.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing research support to the Principal Investigator (PI), you will perform activities delegated by the PI
  • Prepare required reports (annual and interim), presentations, and contribute to manuscripts
  • Develop and present ASD training modules within the hospital and the larger community
  • Develop and implement strategies to disseminate information to the community and to families
  • Coordinate with other local and national ATN sites, coordinators, PIs and funders
  • Recruit for study, collect data and facilitate informed consent/assent.
  • Work with clinic staff to develop and test quality improvement initiatives
  • Perform participant interviews, assessments as required by study protocol
  • Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Bloorview Research Ethics Board (REB) and Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS-2)
  • Complete research ethics submissions, amendments and renewals
  • Maintain study documentation and complete regulatory paperwork
  • Participate in remote monthly Coordinator video-conference calls, as well as working groups
  • Travel approximately two times per year to participate in larger ATN events

Qualifications

    • Exceptional organizational, time management and leadership skills
    • Minimum Master's degree in sciences, social sciences or a health related discipline
    • Post-graduate education in fields specific to behavioural science/autism, child development, early childhood education, etc. or equivalent experience
    • 3-5 years of research experience is required, which has garnered you an understanding of research policies and procedures. More prolonged experience in a leadership role is an asset.
    • Demonstrated ability to work well with children with ASD and/or developmental disabilities and their families
    • Experience and comfort presenting to various audiences
    • Ability to function independently, and yet collaboratively, within a research team
    • Experience following REB-approved protocols and ensuring the timely completion and submission of relevant ethics documentation (amendment requests, annual renewals)
    • Experience working with REBs including initial submissions and post approval submissions
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Demonstrated computer software skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
    • Experience coordinating multi-site studies and quality improvement is an asset

 
About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com



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