Job Description

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Applications are invited for the regular position of part-time Massage Therapy Placement Coordinator in the Allied Health Division. The starting salary is $33.28/hr for a 24-hour work week. Additional hours may be required at peak times during the year such as start or end of term. The position is located at the Welland Campus.

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Reporting to the Associate Dean.

This position provides support to the massage therapy by coordinating, arranging and monitoring clinical placements and maintaining student and program files.

The Incumbent is self-motivated with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, while working to give placement partners and students the best clinical placement experiences.

The incumbent works independently and exercises initiative, good judgement, confidentiality sensitivity and excellent customer services skills when communicating with academic administrators, program staff, other college departments, students, clinical placement partners, industry partners, and the general public.

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Duties include but are not limited to:

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Liaising with affiliated agencies for clinical placement of Massage Therapy students, arranging these learning opportunities and monitoring the students' progress

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Keeping abreast of program requirements and curricular issues by maintaining contact with employers, professional associations and colleagues

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Creating and maintaining accurate placement spreadsheets each term once placements are secure and updating database

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Acting as a resource/support for students both at the College and at field placement sites, responding to inquiries and/or concerns regarding placement issues, including breakdown of placements/ unavailability of host agencies

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Distributing, collecting and maintaining required paperwork for students, and for placement and placement sites.eg. Police checks, BLS/ first aid certificates, evaluations, WIL forms, CDS clearance

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Coordinating and conducting site visits (as required) for student placements

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Continually researching new agencies to broaden database and expanding placement opportunities via internet and site visits

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Providing direction to appropriate faculty member regarding field placement issues. If serious eg to Associate Dean/Dean

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Maintaining daily program correspondence and developing records systems, eg. LMS, Peoplesoft, Outlook by preparing and maintaining, student and agency files, grades and miscellaneous correspondence as it pertains to placement situations

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Attending program meetings, Advisory Committee and participating/advising as pertains to placement requirements/issues

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Troubleshooting any problems or issues that may arise due to student performance or lack thereof. Completing termination process if deemed by agency

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Qualifications required:

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3-year Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy

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Register Massage Therapist in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario

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3-years practical experience with knowledge of working in clinical environments and outreach programs

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If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).

Note:

Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services

http://www.wes.org/ca/

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While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

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If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.