Job Order Detail

Description

The Meadow Lake Tribal Council is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the position of Occupational Therapist for the Office of Education.  This position is based on a 200 day school year contract with the possibility of contract renewal based on fiscal year funding. The successful candidate will work closely with individuals who have disabilities to improve their skills, promote independence and he/she will provide creative strategies, adapt activities and prescribe equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

-    The role is to provide consultative services to parents, classroom teachers, educational assistants, special education teachers and community health nurses.
-    Assess individuals with formal and informal measures to determine area of strengths and areas that are challenging.
-    Create reports which provide recommendations to the home or school based team which may include (but not limited to): adapting activities, providing equipment, creating individualized programming and making suggestions to improve the learning/home environment.
-    Follow up with individuals/caregivers/staff on a regular basis.  Work one-on-one with individuals to improve skills in specific areas.

Qualifications:

-    Degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved School of Occupational Therapy.
-    Membership in good standing with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists.
-    Previous experience working with First Nation individuals/communities will be considered.
-    Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

For more information, please contact Heather Merasty, Senior Director of Education @ (306) 236-5654 or visit the MLTC website at www.mltc.net