Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

Position Summary and Scope of Service:

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves – free from fear of discrimination – while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

This Occupational Therapy (OT) Position is a Pediatric position. It is a permanent .7 FTE position, which will be providing services in our St.Amant Health and Transition Services program (Child & Young Adult Health Services – CYAHS). This program provides short-term admissions to children and youth with a variety of needs including, but not limited to, feeding, neuromuscular and neurological conditions, and rehabilitation.

The OT, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, plays an essential role in the safe and smooth transition to the community.

The Occupational Therapist will:

• Focus on the development and progression of safe feeding skills/programs, pediatric skill development and environmental assessments related to transitions to the community
• Assess, intervene, collaborate and develop goals with the child, family and team
• Provide education and training to staff, families and support teams to support admission goals of care
• Collaborate and communicate with family/caregivers, all healthcare providers and community agencies who are involved with the child
• Build partnerships with Children's Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Children Feeding Clinic

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited university program in Occupational Therapy

​Professional:

• Possess and maintains licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) and is a member in good standing
• Member of or eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
• Member of or eligible for membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT)

​Clinical:

• Experience in the area of developmental disabilities or a background in neurology is required
• Experience in the area of the Autism Spectrum is an asset
• Experience in Pediatrics is essential
• Experience in the provision of special devices, and technology is an asset
• Knowledgeable of the history of service to people with disabilities, current trends, philosophies and practices concerning care, education and lifestyles
• Ability to understand, support and practice interdisciplinary teamwork to provide service in the clinical, educational or living environments of the person with a developmental disability
• Ability to manage and define a service plan with individual and care givers
• Knowledge of direct, mediated, and consultative models of practice and ability to apply these according to program protocol
• Understand own clinical limitations and seek support and consultation for clinical activities to do “no harm”
• Prioritize, structure, and manage scheduling caseload(s) effectively to achieve targeted outcomes

Personal:

• Able to identify high risk situations and respond appropriately
• Able to demonstrate behavior consistent with the Mission and Values of St.Amant
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Good computer skills
• Able to conceptualize and implement innovative/creative responses to client needs within available resources
• Ability to provide education and training in public forums
• Knowledgeable of the concepts of Quality Improvement (QI) and ability to implement services consistent with those concepts in a complex environment
• Positive, energetic, self-directed and client focused
• Ability to serve as a model in cooperative teamwork, conflict resolution and process improvement
• Abi…