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border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid #111111 .75pt;mso-border-alt: solid #111111 .75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <p align="center" style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: underline"> <b>Workshop Leader Futureways</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> We are currently looking for someone to run our new evening program for children with disabilities. This program runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30. It is a group program with a curriculum which has been developed by trained clinicians. This position is looking for someone who would be able to run the group effectively while implementing the curriculum. Support and training for this position will be offered on an ongoing basis.&nbsp;Wages for this position run between $17-$18/hour. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br> <b>Qualifications</b>:<br> A degree or diploma and/or experience in a related field such as rehabilitation, psychology, early childhood education, special education, social work or child development is preferred. Students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in any of these disciplines are also eligible.This position is currently seeing someone who has had experience in working with children in a group setting. This would be a perfect position for a student looking for evening work. <br> <br> A First Aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate are required.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:solid #111111 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid #111111 .75pt;mso-border-alt: solid #111111 .75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <p align="center" style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <b> <span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#606060"><br> </span> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; text-transform: uppercase"> <u>Immediately Available<br> FULL-TIME AND/OR PART-TIME PSYCHOLOGIST</u></span></b></p> <p align="center" style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> The Ability Society is community based service provider that is committed to enhancing the lives of children, youth, adults with special needs and seniors to achieve their highest potential within their community. The Ability Society provides a wide range of services across Alberta, which include: home based programs for children with special needs, computer training, employment programs for youths and adults, equipment lending library, assessment training and education services, and our innovative Friends Movement (helping connect people from all walks of life to social and recreational opportunities)</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> &nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> The Psychologist/Behavioral Consultant carries a complex role in the team.&nbsp; The Psychologist/Behavioral Consultant is responsible for:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Analyzing the functions of a child s behavior with input from the rest of the team.&nbsp; An Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence (ABC) format is employed.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Creating a behavior plan to target the behavior once the function of the behavior is determined.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Educating and monitoring the team on the implementation of behavior plans.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Facilitating assessment of reinforcers.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Devising appropriate reinforcement schedules and motivational systems.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Supporting skills/strategies that may reduce anxiety.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Supporting the family in learning behavior management skills.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Promoting positive relationships between the parent and child by supporting the parent in developing consistent and persistent approaches to interactions.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Providing input on appropriate teaching strategies which may be utilized to target a variety of different goals by the entire team.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Supporting the development and understanding of emotions and self regulation in the child.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Develop and present workshops for parents, staff and the public on applicable strategies for children with severe disabilities.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; font-weight: 700"> Qualifications:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Masters Degree in Psychology</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Alberta Drivers License/vehicle </span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Experience working with children with Autism (other disabilities an asset)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> &nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Excellent compensation based on training and experience</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:solid #111111 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid #111111 .75pt;mso-border-alt: solid #111111 .75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <p align="center" style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt">&nbsp; </p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <b> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; text-transform: uppercase"> <u>Immediately Available<br> Full-time and/or Part-time Speech-Language Pathologists</u></span></b></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> The Ability Society is community based service provider that is committed to enhancing the lives of children, youth, adults with special needs and seniors to achieve their highest potential within their community. The Ability Society provides a wide range of services across Alberta, which include: home based programs for children with special needs, computer training, employment programs for youths and adults, equipment lending library, assessment training and education services, and our innovative Friends Movement (helping connect people from all walks of life to social and recreational opportunities)</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> &nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; font-weight: 700"> The Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible for:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Assessing the functional communication skills of the child.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Providing guidance to determine an appropriate mode of communication for the child and the child s family (i.e., verbal, gestured, pictorial, technology-based).</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Developing and implementing functional communication programs.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Teaching language facilitation strategies to the parents and the Program Assistant (PA).</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Supporting the development of appropriate play skills.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Targeting increased ability to stay engaged with a communication partner.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Supporting implementation of visual strategies that may support the child with increased independent skills or with difficulties around transitions.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Develop and present workshops for parents, staff and the public on applicable strategies for children with severe disabilities.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Programming for generalization of skills to a number of communication partners and to a number of settings.</span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Continuous expansion of communication goals once goals are achieved.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> &nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; font-weight: 700"> Qualifications:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Masters degree in speech-language pathology or equivalent </span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Registered with ACSLPA </span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Alberta drivers license / vehicle </span></li> <li> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Experience working with children with Autism (other disabilities an asset)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt"> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Excellent compensation based on training and experience</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:solid #111111 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid #111111 .75pt;mso-border-alt: solid #111111 .75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;text-transform:uppercase'>Program Assistants P/T or F/T</span></u></b><span style='mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> We have several positions available in what we believe is one of the most important positions within our organization. Working &quot;one on one&quot; in the home of a child with a special need and supported by a multi-disciplinary clinical team. A successful applicant will be energetic and have experience working with special needs children or be willing to learn. Wage rates are $15.50 to $17.00 per hour. Hours for this position will vary and a schedule can be worked out with the Aide and the child&#39;s parents/guardians. The opportunity for part-time and full-time work is available. <br> <br> <b>Program assistants will:</b></span></p> <ul> <li> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Work with children with special needs in their home setting</span></p> </li> <li> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Work with clinicians to develop an IPP for the child</span></p> </li> <li> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Work on goals as outlined in the child s IPP or ISP</span></p> </li> <li> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Work with the child&#39;s parents/guardians to ensure continuity of skills in the home</span></p> </li> <li> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Develop a good rapport with the child</span></p> </li> <li> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> Assist in preparation of learning materials and environment<br> &nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast"> <b>Qualifications:</b><br> A degree or diploma and/or experience in a related field such as rehabilitation, psychology, early childhood education, special education, social work or child development is preferred. Students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in any of these disciplines are also eligible.<br> <br> A First Aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate are required.</span><br> <span style='mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-top:none;border-left:inset #111111 1.5pt; border-bottom:inset #111111 1.0pt;border-right:inset #111111 1.5pt; mso-border-top-alt:inset #111111 .75pt;mso-border-top-alt:.75pt; mso-border-left-alt:1.5pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:.75pt;mso-border-right-alt: 1.5pt;mso-border-color-alt:#111111;mso-border-style-alt:inset;background: yellow;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <p><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast'>&nbsp;<o:p></