Occupational Therapist

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for something a little different, with the ability to work from home and have more control of your time and work balance? Humanworks is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist with a background in vocational rehabilitation, disability management, case management, or community mental health, to join our team of highly skilled rehabilitation professionals.

This full-time/part-time position involves working with teachers through the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) Health and Wellness Program, in order to support teachers, liaise with key stakeholders, and assist with return to work and accommodation processes. In this job no two days are the same, and you get to support and advocate for teachers who present with challenges across the disability spectrum. 

At Humanworks our emphasis is on improving the wellness of our clients, while supporting our team to grow and reach both their professional and personal goals. Our strength is our team, our leadership, and the values that every team member brings to their work. We have been working with teachers for 25 years, so we have the processes, internal mechanisms, billing procedures, training, and administration assistance that allows you to focus more on the work.  Our pay is highly competitive, and determined based on your experience and education. We work from home offices, so you have some autonomy, but you will never feel alone as we offer ongoing leadership, mentorship, training, and learning opportunities, with regular team meetings and collaboration. Humanworks is regarded as an industry leader in wellness for educators because of the work we do and the people we work with.  If this opportunity sounds like the change you need, we want to hear from you.

Position Details:

Region

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist specifically for our Southern Vancouver Island region.

However, at Humanworks we are always looking for great people, so if Humanworks sounds like a company that matches your career and life goals, please connect with us.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments of client presentation; functional, psychosocial, mental health and employment barriers; return to work potential, accommodation needs, wellness and teaching goals, etc.

• Manage a diverse caseload of up to 25 teachers, with a variety of health-related challenges

• Liaise with union representatives and employer groups to negotiate safe and durable return to work plans

• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including primary care physicians and health care professionals, to develop customized treatment plans to improve health and wellness

• Facilitate referrals to medically-endorsed treatment services and providers

• Develop sustainable return to work plans

• Attend meetings with various stakeholders in-person or virtually

• Conduct ergonomic assessments to address pacing, positioning, and equipment needs in the classroom

• Complete comprehensive reports to inform teacher direction and wellness planning
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current member of CAOT/CHCPBC or eligible for registration

• Some mental health experience is helpful, but not mandatory, if you have worked in settings with a diverse client base

• Although we are ideally seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, new occupational therapy graduates are encouraged to apply if Humanworks feels like a place where you would like to build your career as an Occupational Therapist
  
  

Skills and Requirements

• We are not based out of a clinic or office, so need to be self-motivated, and have the ability to structure your own time and priorities

• Report writing is part of this job, so your writing skills need to be strong and professional

• We are often the voice for our clients, and the bridge to their union reps, employers, and medical/ rehabilitation supports. Being able to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, and advocate on behalf of the teacher, is a must

• Valid driver’s license, your own vehicle, and ability to travel within the Greater Victoria area (Victoria, Sooke, Saanich)

• Functioning home-based office space

• Much of our work involves technology. We use electronic billing and charting programs, and much of the work is on Zoom. This might not be your strength today, but we look for people who have an openness to learning and training in new technologies 

• This job involves work with teachers, and requires patience to build a working knowledge of the education system, terminology, and teacher challenges and needs
  
  

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, email your cover letter and resume to our Operations Manager, Meetu Dhaliwal, at meetu@humanworks.ca. Only those considered will be contacted. For more information about Humanworks go to www.humanworks.ca.

Humanworks values equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.