Assessment, consultation, program planning, and assistance in diagnosis, treatment and equipment selection/adaptation to maximize students’ functional skills within a school setting.
Qualifications:
Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy Pathology from a recognized university, college
Eligible for current membership in the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association, and be a member of the College of Occupational Therapy of BC
Three years’ experience (paediatrics preferred)
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
Experience working in an education setting is preferred
Must have a car and a valid BC driver’s licence for travel from school to school
For further information, contact Mrs. Katherine Shearer, Director of Instruction-Learning Services, at (250) 368-2232.
Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia), 2001 Third Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 1R6 by 12:00 (Noon), Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful North Coast of B.C. and serves the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently School District 52 has one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site, and Hartley Bay, K-12. The total student population is approximately 2,000.
School District 52 has a career opportunity for an Occupational Therapist. Reporting to the District Principal of Learning Services, the successful applicant will address employee’s aspects of their physical work performance and implement injury prevention strategies. The Occupational Therapist will teach employees new ways of approaching tasks and coach employees on how to break down activities into achievable components. The therapist will recommend adaptive equipment and create intervention strategies to maximize safety and performance of daily work activities.
Interested candidates must have post-secondary education in Occupation Therapy and be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the B.C. Society of Occupation Therapy. Previous paediatric experience is an asset and an ability to relate effectively with teachers, parents and children.
Confidential applications for this position will be received until June 23, 2017 and can be forwarded by email to: hr@sd52.bc.ca
School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful North Coast of B.C. and serves the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently School District 52 has one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site, and Hartley Bay, K-12. The total student population is approximately 2,000.
School District 52 has a career opportunity for a District Behavior Interventionist. Reporting to the District Principal of Learning Services, the successful applicant will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and education assistants to implement co-designed plans for students with complex and significant behaviours. The District Behavior Interventionist will demonstrate methods that will enable a student to manage their own behavior by providing coaching, teaching, modeling or direction. The Interventionist will support the work of the school based teams by providing positive strength-based support that will effectively avoid/defuse challenging student behaviours.
Interested candidates must have post-secondary education in Psychology or other related field and preferably five years of experience working with students with challenging behaviors.
Confidential applications for this position will be received until June 30, 2017 and can be forwarded by email to: hr@sd52.bc.ca
Raising the Profile of the Community-Based Seniors’ Services Sector in B.C.:
A Review of the Literature
In B.C. our population is aging, and Statistics Canada estimates that by 2038 approximately 1/4 of British Columbians will be seniors. At the forefront of providing services to our aging population are municipal and non-profit community-based seniors’ services, which provide a range of low-barrier programs and services to seniors in the core areas of nutritional supports; health and wellness; physical activity; educational, cultural and recreational programs; information, referral, and advocacy; transportation; and affordable housing. Community-based seniors’ services play a critical role in supporting seniors to age in place by helping them to remain physically active, socially engaged, and as healthy and independent as possible. Yet there is a limited recognition of the important role played by the community-based seniors’ services sector in the broader community and by government, and limited Canadian research on the contribution this sector makes in supporting seniors to age well.
The Raising the Profile Project is an independent project led by seniors and an Advisory Committee representing non-profits and municipalities across the province. The project’s goals are to raise the profile of community-based seniors’ services, identify the funding and service gaps, build the case for investing in these services, and make recommendations about how to build the long-term capacity of the sector to meet the rising needs of seniors in B.C.
The report Raising the Profile of the Community-Based Seniors’ Services Sector in B.C.: A Review of the Literature outlines frameworks for understanding the role of the community-based seniors’ services sector in B.C. and brings together considerable evidence showing that the health promotion and prevention programming offered by the sector can foster resilience, and result in significant improvements in seniors’ health. In particular, it highlights nutrition, physical activity, and social support as three key areas in which community-based seniors’ services may substantially impact the health and well-being of seniors and reduce the use and cost of healthcare services.
The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services (HSS) holds responsibility for the strategic direction and delivery of departmental policies, programs and services as they relate to the HSS portfolio. The Deputy Minister provides effective advice and support to the Premier, the Minister and Cabinet; provides leadership to staff across the department; and works closely with the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (“the Authority”) and two smaller regional health and social services agencies. The Deputy Minister also works closely with local and indigenous governments, provincial and federal partners, as well as other partners, to meet the Department’s mandate.
With the recent establishment of the Authority, the Deputy Minister will continue to work closely with that organization’s leadership to address the ongoing transformation of service delivery. In addition, he or she will focus on the key priorities of the 18th Legislative Assembly, including: focusing on mental health and addictions by ensuring that services are delivered locally with culturally-appropriate methods; taking action so that seniors can age in place; fostering healthy families by focusing on wellness, prevention, and improved nutrition; taking action on the crisis of family and community violence; and creating opportunities for healthy lifestyles and community leadership for youth.
As the ideal candidate, you have Deputy Minister or equivalent experience, or have held a senior leadership role in health care or social services. You have demonstrated an ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment to demonstrably improve the health and wellbeing of citizens. You are known for your ability to build productive and sustainable relationships with a diverse range of constituents, including elected officials, indigenous communities, non-government service delivery partners, and community members. You bring a balanced approach, strategic vision, strong fiscal acumen and an ability to quickly synthesize complex information to support astute decision making. You have experience working with rural, remote and indigenous communities and a proven ability to connect to community in a culturally-appropriate way.
If this is the next meaningful step in your career, visit our website and submit your application to Allison Rzen and Gordon Andersen at www.pfmsearch.com.
The Northwest Territories is a land of 33 unique communities in five distinct regions. The multicultural “little big city” of Yellowknife buzzes with frontier spirit and cultural activity. Residents enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle and opportunities abound professionally, personally and culturally. The Government of Northwest Territories employs 5000 public servants and works in a consensus-government model. One of the key priorities of of the 18th Legislative Assembly is to foster community wellness and safety, with the Department of Health and Social Services taking the lead to promote, protect and provide for the health and well-being of the people of the Northwest Territories, mentally, emotionally and physically.
Facing a Changing World: Transformative Leadership and Practice
July 6-7, 2017
There are four topic areas being presented in the upcoming PHABC’s Summer School 2017. Within these topics there will be examples of transformative leadership and practice, collaboration and community engagement, and impactful innovative solutions.
Topics
Child and Youth Development
Immigrant Health
Indigenous Health
Planetary Health- Healthy Built Environment
Objectives of PHABC’s Summer School By the end of the summer school attendees will be able to:
Define transformational leadership and practice.
Consider new opportunities to meet the changing public health needs within communities.
Examine ways to achieve a shared goal of population health improvement.
Examine innovative solutions.
Main Sites:University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, University of British Columbia Okanagan, University of Northern British Columbia
