Job Description

Are you an OT who is passionate about bringing the best, evidence-based practice to young children with developmental differences?Are you looking for a progressive, positive, fun-loving, and supportive work environment?Nurture is seeking one occupational therapist to join our team of dedicated clinicians. Come play with us and love your work!This role is an excellent fit for a new graduate seeking mentorship, or an experienced clinician looking to join a great team.About us: Nurture Learning and Development is a non-profit society founded by Dr. Kate Ballem Chase, SLP, and Patty Zimmerman, OT. Our mission is to provide outstanding, innovative developmental support to children and their families through direct service provision, and professional development. We work with a wide variety of preschool and school aged children and families providing a range of transdisciplinary services from infancy through school age.At Nurture Learning and Development we are committed to ongoing professional development, and to providing a dynamic and engaging workplace for exceptional therapists.We are a positive, supportive, and fun loving workplace. We provide a mix of community based services in homes and daycares, and clinic based services in our beautiful new East Vancouver clinic.Nurture is seeking one occupational therapist to join our team.The Opportunity:

• Working alongside speech and language pathologists, you will provide a range of comprehensive supports for young children with a variety of developmental needs. You will have opportunities to work on everything from early social engagement, fine and gross motor to executive functioning and sensory integration.
• Be one of first therapists in the country - and the world! to learn the JASPER therapy approach (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation: Kasari, Gulsrud, Shire & Strawbridge, 2021).
• Collaborate with your SLP, OT, and therapy assistant colleagues on a daily basis.
• Develop your diagnostic assessment skills as a participant in multi-disciplinary autism assessments.
• Act as a guide for families navigating the process of diagnosis and supporting their child.
• Develop and practice your skills in parent coaching, and training therapy assistants and other support staff.
• Have regular ongoing support from Nurture Directors.

Candidates must meet criteria for licensure with the COTBC, and have significant experience and interest in pediatric populations.Requirements:

• The ability to quickly develop warm and caring professional relationships with clients and their families, Nurture staff, and community partners.
• High level of analytical and clinical problem solving skill.
• Strong understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice, and the ability to assess and interpret scientific literature.
• Strong understanding of child development across domains.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong desire to develop leadership skills and work collaboratively with a team.

Transportation, a criminal record check, and current First Aid certification will be required for this position.Nurture is a non-profit society operating on a fee-for-service basis. We are committed to ensuring that our clinicians receive a competitive wage. Clinicians will be employed by Nurture and will receive a combination of commission and salaried pay. Pay will vary based on experience and training. There is opportunity for substantial salary growth over time at Nurture.Additional Benefits:

• Weekly dedicated supervision time from Directors.
• $500 Professional Development allowance.
• Training in JASPER (approximately $5000 value).

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $63,000.00-$88,000.00 per yearJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $63,000.00-$88,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Nurture has a strong COVID prevention plan in place. Please refer to the safety plan posted on our website, www.nurturelearn.ca, for more information.Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

• work with children: 1 year (required)

Expected start date: 2022-09-12