Child Management Specialist - Carbonear, Canada - Eastern Health

Eastern Health

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Carbonear, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Community Services - Carbonear

Child Management Specialist

Children and Women's Health - Intervention Services

Temporary, Full-Time (until March 4, 2024, with the possibility of extension)

01551RP1

Hours
Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective
Agreement, based on 150 hours in a 4-week period (by mutual agreement.)

Salary
CG-38 ($ $39.37 per hour)

Competition Number

Posted Date
23 January 2023

Closing Date
30 January 2023

About Us

Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people.

The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services.

At Eastern Health, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province.

To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary

The Child Management Specialist (CMS) develops and oversees the delivery of home-based early intervention programs, including the Intensive Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Home Therapy Program.

The CMS provides advice, direction and support to families/caregivers in meeting the needs of children with significant developmental challenges.

The CMS may also provide advice to community organizations seeking support to meet the need of children with developmental challenges.

The CMS administers standardized developmental assessments, conducts comprehensive behavioral assessments and designs individualized behavioral and skill teaching programs.

This individual will also provide group and individual training events for caregivers and support staff, train families and caregivers in the implementation of individualized programs and prepare client reports.

This position works closely with other relevant professionals in the social, health, and education fields and partners with community agencies in promoting optimal development and community inclusion for individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges.

Job Demands

Occasionally lifts objects up to 10 lbs. Regularly required to drive to and from clients' homes/work sites. Regularly requires fine finger/precision work and sitting at a computer.
Regularly requires a higherthannormal level of attentiveness/alertness for visual and auditory concentration.

Job Qualifications

Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree with a Major in Psychology OR a Master's Degree in Clinical, Experimental, Developmental or Counselling Psychology (a related clinical Master's Degree as determined by the employer may be considered) is required.
Applicants currently enrolled in the abovenoted Master's program may be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in individual program planning and design, functional analysis, child development, treatment ethics, applied behavioral analysis, developmental disabilities, skill teaching strategies, psychometrics.
Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining therapeutic rapport with parents, caregivers, and children.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills, case and time management skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
A valid Class V driver's license and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

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Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at press 5 then press 2 (long distance outlining how we can help.