The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD No. 42) is looking for a full-time qualified Occupational Therapist (1.0 FTE) for a temporary position, effective September 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration or eligibility for registration and possession of a current license with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC
How to Apply:
Interested applicants may apply by email, preferably in one PDF to : applicants@sd42.ca
Resume and Cover Letter
All Supporting Documentation
*Please reference Posting #T1819-109 on your cover letter
Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.
CMHA BC Division is looking for a supportive, empathetic and organized Intake Supervisor to provide direct supervision to the Intake/Exit team, monitoring and supporting the progress of the team. The Intake Supervisor also conducts intake and exit questionnaires with families referred to the program using the Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) tool and other measures. This position helps assess referrals for program fit and ensures exclusionary criteria is used to identify inappropriate referrals.
The position acts as one of the first official contacts for the program with families and provides a supportive presence to parents experiencing difficulties. This position alerts the program supervisor of referrals that may be atypical or require further follow up. Additionally, this position will liaise with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, as needed, if the suggestion of any harm to the child is present. Finally, this position also conducts post-treatment questionnaires to provide outcomes data on program impact and client satisfaction.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
You will be supervising a small staff, delegating intake and exit assignments, ensuring adherence to protocols and evaluating job performance during regular supervision sessions. In addition, you will:
Participate in the recruitment process for new Intake Coordinators, implementing and adjusting the training plan for new team members, as well as monitoring and ensuring trainees are compliant with training procedures
Participate in the writing and updating of Intake SOP’s with Program Manager
Provide data/information and leadership in the compilation of a program Annual Report with Program Manager
Identify potential barriers to effective service delivery and work to remove these barriers
Monitor timelines and quality of reports and documentation from Intake/Exit staff on a regular basis.
Compiles regular metrics such as referral numbers, exit satisfaction data, scheduled and completed interviews, time spent scheduling, etc.
Maintain and troubleshoot office equipment (photocopier/phones/intake recording boxes, IT problems)
You will also support the Confident Parents, Thriving Kids Coaches by:
Managing the wait-list and engaging in weekly assignment of referring families to coaching staff;
Lead delivery of UBC Research study by ensuring participants receive survey links and honorariums; Compiles regular data to assess overall survey progress for Program Manager;
Ensure that clients are served in a timely manner according to program protocol;
Administer recorded semi-structured interviews/questionnaires as needed, following a telephone script and protocol;
Connect clients to other CMHA Resources as and when needed;
Consult with Confident Parents: Thriving Kids Coach Supervisors for clinical supervision when client safety concerns arise;
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Education
Completed undergraduate education (BA, BSW, BSc) in Social Work, Child and Youth Care or related human services field.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, health education, and health literacy, particularly in multiple settings or with various populations;
Knowledge of community outreach;
Knowledge of the mental health system in BC;
Knowledge of specialized and personal computer systems and databases, Internet, and software applications, particularly Microsoft Office;
Experience
One to three years of relevant experience as well as one to three years of supervisor experience.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under pressure to deadline;
Telephone service delivery experience an asset;
Direct engagement with the public;
Experience administering a standardized questionnaire an asset;
Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries, while remaining empathetic when interacting with staff and external clients
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
Resourcefulness and innovation to solve problems;
Personal experience with mental health issues and services, through self or loved ones, is an asset in this role.
Working conditions
This position is located at the CMHA BC Division office currently located in downtown Vancouver. The usual work week is 37.5 hours. May be required to work hours outside the normal office hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter, in PDF format, clearly documenting how you satisfy the requirements outlined in this job posting to human.resources@cmha.bc.ca. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Given the intended reach of this program, we are actively seeking applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. We encourage you to self-identify in your application.
We are an equity employer and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people, people of all sexual orientation and genders, and others who may contribute to our further diversification.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, this challenging position will implement and manage comprehensive health & safety and emergency preparedness programs across the District, ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for our students and employees. The successful candidate will act as the resource person for a variety of health and safety matters in a unionized environment.
Responsibilities:
To advise and assist senior management and other persons involved in planning, controlling and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for work and study
Develops and maintains a clear understanding of district’s objectives and overall strategies in order to effectively plan, prioritize and integrate health and safety resources across the district
Conducts risk assessments and analyzes work environments, designing programs to control, eliminate and prevent injury or disease
Reviews and updates occupational health and safety procedures and school safety response plans to support compliance with regulatory requirements
Represents the Board on the District Health and Safety Committee and works with the Committee as the employer’s representative to develop and implement an integrated program to promote an awareness of safety in the workplace
Acts in the capacity of the employer’s representative in connection with worksite inspections and responses to WorkSafeBC inspection reports and orders
Ensures immediate and appropriate incident reporting, investigations and risk assessments occur as required exercising discretion and adherence to WorkSafeBC Legislation and Regulation
Maintains the web-based WorkSafeBC Claims management program and liaises with School District 23 with respect to reviews, relief of costs and WCAT appeals
Arranges for occupational health and safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary
Helps plan and coordinate the district’s emergency procedures, and acts as the district’s emergency on-site coordinator
Liaises with municipal and provincial emergency planners, updates plans, organizes exercises and evaluates procedures
Liaises with a variety of district staff, legislative organizations, Health Boards and other outside agencies, as necessary
Ensures WSBC and SD71 policy compliance with respect to provision of First aid services at all work sites
Will on occasion be required to perform other related duties as assigned
The successful applicant will possess:
A degree or diploma specializing in Health and Safety
3 to 5 years directly related experience in the field of health and safety, preferably in a public sector unionized environment
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation would be an asset
Considerable knowledge of the legislation and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the workplace
Considerable knowledge of work site inspection and accident prevention techniques, and of health and safety hazards for a wide variety of trades, labour, technical, teaching and office operations, combined with the ability to carry out inspections of work sites and to decide appropriate action in unsafe or emergency situations
Ability to investigate accidents or unsafe conditions and to accurately identify causes, sources, and appropriate remedies
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point)
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of staff, outside agencies and community contacts
Ability to develop and deliver educational workshops and seminars related to health and safety to a variety of district staff
School District 71 (Comox Valley) is a positive, progressive and growing school district located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. It is located on the traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Located within the Comox Valley is the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland; each providing their own unique services and community cultures. The Comox Valley is a desirable place to live with great ocean beaches, golf, skiing, hiking, swimming and boating. In addition, the community has strong and vibrant arts and cultural programs.
As a learning organization, we work closely with our educational partners to develop responsible, compassionate citizens and successful lifelong learners. Over 1400 employees work to provide a comprehensive educational program to approximately 8,500 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 in our 15 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 secondary schools, 2 alternate schools, and a distributed learning school. The District’s annual operating budget is approximately $100 million.
To Apply:
The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received prior to 1:00 pm (Pacific Time), Monday, June 25th, 2018 are assured careful consideration.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a detailed resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references through www.makeafuture.ca/comox-valley .
The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No agencies please.
Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)
At this time Coquitlam School District invites applications for the position of a 0.8 continuing Educational Psychologist.
We are the third largest school district in B.C. and are located in the Tri-Cities of Metro Vancouver.
The school district has a population of 33,000 students with approximately 3,900 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff linking the five communities of the Tri-Cities area with a total combined population of approximately 225,000.
Our district offers K-12, online, international, adult and continuing education as well as a wide range of specialized educational programs and services.
Psychologists are responsible for providing in-depth education assessments of students in the district. You will communicate and work collaboratively with other professionals including school-based teams and Learning Services staff. Other responsibilities include providing support to students with both high and low incidence exceptionalities, ESL and Aboriginal learners and students with behavior disorders; assisting in designing and evaluating individual education plans; and providing information and consultation to school personnel regarding educational placement and programnning.
Requirements and Qualifications
A master’s degree in school or education psychology (or equivalent)
BCASP certified or eligible for certification
Member of the College of Psychologists preferred
Teacher certification with B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch is (optional)
Training and supervision in assessment and diagnosis of education problems including administration and interpretation of individual psycho educational tests
A competitive salary is offered along with a generous benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete two criminal record checks.
To apply, please email your resume to dcattermole@sd43.bc.ca by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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HealthLink BC: Eating and Activity Program for Kids
Senior Tele-Dietitian, Specialized Nutrition Services Area, Pediatric Nutrition Service Area
Burnaby or Langley, BC
Salary $67,418.93- $77,019.79 annually
HealthLink BC’s (HLBC) Telehealth platform delivers high quality Telehealth services across the continuum of care to health care providers and the public that positively impact the health care experience, health outcomes and the availability and use of health human resources in a way that will improve the affordability and sustainability of health care in British Columbia.
HealthLink BC is a transforming organization that will realize technological innovation and enhancement of current core services and an expansion and integration into other health-related initiatives that will promote improved wellness and health for the residents of British Columbia and other jurisdictions. HealthLink BC plays an integral role in health system redesign and Ministry of Health initiatives now and into the future.
The Senior Tele-Dietitian delivers advanced practice nutrition services to the public, health professionals and the media across British Columbia. The service provides medical and preventative nutrition advice through a variety of channels including telephone, public and professional print resources, web, email and approved social media channels.
Qualifications for this role include:
Registered Dietitian, registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. **Restricted Activity A is required for the Pediatric Nutrition Service.
Minimum of five (5) years recent relevant clinical, nutrition education and nutrition counselling and acute care experience including a minimum of two (2) years recent clinical nutrition practice relevant to the designated specialized nutrition services area.
Experience in applied research and critical appraisal of scientific literature.
Experience with various computer applications and relevant software (i.e. Nutrition analysis software, electronic health records, MS Office).
Experience in program planning and policy development.
Experience collaborating with community partners and stakeholders.
Experience developing practice guidelines and consumer education resources, and writing for public and health professionals
HealthLink BC’s (HLBC) telehealth platform delivers high quality telehealth services across the continuum of care to health care providers and the public that positively impact the health care experience, health outcomes and the availability and use of health human resources in a way that will improve the affordability and sustainability of health care in British Columbia.
The Team Lead provides supervision and professional oversight for primary care and specialized area dietitian services including managing staff and financial resources, managing stakeholder relationships, applying legislation, policies and professional standards in a consistent manner, participating in provincial policy development, and overseeing program delivery and professional projects. The focus of this position is implementation of HLBC provincial primary and specialized nutrition care services. The position delivers nutrition care expertise and advanced practice consultation to health providers and the public to develop awareness and adoption of nutrition regulations, policies and best practices related to specialized and primary care nutrition across British Columbia.
Qualifications for this role include:
Registered Dietitian, registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Minimum of five (5) years recent experience as a Registered Dietitian relevant to primary and specialized area nutrition clinical services.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising a team in hospital, facility, community or private practice setting including leadership.
A minimum of two (2) years of project management experience related to dietetic practice.
A minimum two (2) years of clinical dietetic experience in nutrition education and counselling acquired in a variety of settings including primary care, acute care and ambulatory care. Experience in lifestyle counselling by telephone is preferred.
Significant experience in applied research and in critical appraisal of scientific literature and in writing practice guidelines, reports and public and professional resources.
Computer experience with relevant software, i.e. electronic health records, nutrient analysis applications, MS Office, etc.
For more information and to apply online by June 12, 2018, please go to:
