- Period Of EmploymentFull Time
- Job Location Chisasibi
- Education Level Graduate Degree (M.A.)
Job Description
Job Posting Number: P-1920-0447A
External vacancy
1. About this job posting
2. About this position
3. Description
Person who assesses the functional abilities of a service user, determines and implements a treatment and intervention plan, develops, restores or maintains abilities, finds ways to compensate for incapacities and attenuate situations of impairment, and adapts the environment in order to promote optimal autonomy. She/he participates in clinical instruction.
SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY):
Reporting to the Director of Professional Services and Quality Assurance-Allied Health (DPSQA-Allied), the person will work on:
- Providing professional assistance, collaborate on research on best practice models for rehabilitation;
- Collaborating with local rehabilitation teams;
- Carrying out activities aimed at identifying and evaluating the current strengths and challenges in occupational therapy practice;
- Providing advice concerning the implementation or improvement of programs and/or services;
- Participating in teaching or training activities in rehabilitation;
4. Requirements
Education:
- Master degree in Occupational Therapy;
- Member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec ;
Experience:
- Two (2) years of pertinent experience;
- Experience with community based interventions and coordination of service plans;
- Experience working with individuals, their family and community organizations;
- Training and experience with participatory action research;
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Good knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice, current trends, and the MSSS Network and regulations;
- Varied clinical skills: community health, home care, geriatric, pediatric;
- Ability in the identification and analysis of the clientele needs;
- Ability to communicate theoretical and practical knowledge, as applied to coaching and training;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
- Team work capabilities and adaptation skills;
Language:
- Fluent in English;
- Fluency in Cree or French is an asset;
Other:
- Willing to travel to various communities. Clinician will be based in Chisasibi but may cover replacements in up to four communities;
- Training in Participatory Action Research is considered a strong asset.
5. Salary information
6. Contact
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay,
1055 René-Levesque East, 7th floor
Tel: 514-861-5955 Fax: 514-989-7495 Email: jobs.reg18@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
More information about the position & job description with complete requirements may be obtained by contacting the above.
Note 1: In accordance with the organization’s Cree Employment Policy (in Progress) and various Sections of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA), the organization has the objective of staffing all of its positions with qualified and competent beneficiaries of the JBNQA
All applicants must be Canadian citizens or have a Canadian work permit. Professionals must be licensed to practice in Québec. The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay aims to hire qualified Cree beneficiaries of the JBNQA, whenever possible. English is the working language of the CBHSSJB.
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter mentioning the Posting number to jobs.reg18@ssss.gouv.qc.ca or fax 1-819-855-2680. For information call 1-877-562-2733.
