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Life Skills Assistant - Transitions Strategy  

Category Recreation and Arts  
Req Number HEA-20-00033  
Open Date 9/17/2020  
Number of Openings 1  
Department Transition Strategy 

Work type Temporary Part-time 

Grade None Specified 

FTE 0.6 

Posting Close Date 10/04/2020 

Description

The Transitions Strategy at Holland Bloorview supports the transition of youth with disabilities and their families to the adult healthcare system and a meaningful adult life. Interventions for clients and families are provided in a variety of innovative formats including individual consultations, groups, large events, and partnership programs with community agencies. The Transitions Strategy is also involved in systems-level changes to bridge pediatric and adult services, and promote joint accountability in meeting client and family needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Life Skills Assistant works closely with the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) and Occupational Therapist (OT) to support implementation of assigned interventions related to the transition to adulthood:

  • 1:1 client and family goal-oriented intervention as supervised by the TRS and/or OT
  • Formation and running of small group intervention and education sessions under guidance of TRS and/or OT
  • Assistance with running large transition-to-adulthood events
  • Involvement in community partnership and capacity building initiatives with adult health and social care agencies in collaboration with the TRS and/or OT

In addition, Life Skills Assistant will:

  • Complete regular client documentation as outlined
  • Communicate and meet regularly with overseeing TRS and OT
  • Complete project work to support the development of innovative transition interventions and events
  • Act as a representative of Holland Bloorview with adult health and social care agencies in the community by maintaining open, professional communication and a collaborative working relationship
  • Adhere to and ensures the maintenance of the Standards of Practice as outlined by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario and/or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
  • Remains current with professional literature related to Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy & Best Practice Evidence for Transitions to Adulthood
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, support the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advance a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized Canadian College (R-TRO DIP designation) and/or Certificate from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program
  • Experience working with youth with physical and developmental disabilities and their families
  • Must be willing and able to travel to a variety community locations across the GTA
  • Must be willing to work hours according to varying requirements of a participant interventions including evenings and weekends
  • Basic CPR certification – Basic Rescuer (C) certificate an asset
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate an asset
  • Experience in individual and group interventions, and project work an asset
  • Demonstrates ability to problem solve, be flexible, and to assess the needs of individuals and to respond quickly to needs
  • Demonstrates initiative and self-direction to work independently at times
  • Demonstrates ability to organize time and manage working hours
  • Demonstrates ability to work in collaboration with staff/clients/families and community partners
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and excellent communication skills
 
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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