Job description:
Job Posting: Instructor of Persons with Disabilities
Position: Instructor of Persons with Disabilities
Employer: GG Developmental Therapy Services Inc.
Location: Brampton, ON, L7A 1L7
Work Location: On site (no remote work)
Salary: $36.15 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Shifts: Morning, Day
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 2
Overview
GG Developmental Therapy Services Inc. seeks two qualified Instructors of Persons with Disabilities to join its team in Brampton, Ontario. The positions are full-time, permanent, and based exclusively on site.
Language of Work
English
Education Requirements
- Completion of a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: 1 month
- Maximum: Less than 7 months
Work Setting
Key Responsibilities
- Assess clients’ cognitive, social, and emotional barriers to establish adaptation goals.
- Assess individuals’ physical limitations, orientation abilities, and mobility to develop rehabilitation strategies.
- Instruct students in reading and writing braille.
- Instruct students in lip-reading, finger spelling, and sign language.
- Teach rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic device use, and wheelchair operation.
- Instruct on the formation and development of sound for speech using hearing aids and other assistive devices.
- Assist students in developing life skills.
- Collaborate with specialists to design individualized programs for clients with special needs.
- Develop individualized education and intervention plans tailored to client needs to promote independence.
Credentials Required
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Work Conditions and Physical Demands
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Attention to detail required
- Large workload and physically demanding tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
Personal Suitability
- Client-focused approach
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility and initiative
- Strong judgment and organizational skills
- Dependability
Eligibility
Applicants must be one of the following:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Temporary residents of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. Applications from individuals who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
GG Developmental Therapy Services Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and women. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
To apply, submit your resume and proof of required credentials. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
