Occupational Therapy Assistant, Youth Gaming Therapy Facilitator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead online therapeutic gaming sessions designed for children and adolescents.

• Establish safe, welcoming, and supportive environments where participants feel appreciated and encouraged.

• Assist youth in enhancing their social communication, teamwork, problem-solving, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and peer relationship skills through structured gaming activities.

• Promote group involvement and participation while tailoring activities to meet individual needs.

• Observe and record group interactions, progress, and areas where participants may require extra assistance.

• Work closely with Occupational Therapists to support therapeutic objectives, track progress, and help youth practice skills in engaging and meaningful ways.

• Foster positive relationships with participants and their families through professional and empathetic communication.

• Offer suggestions that contribute to the improvement and expansion of our gaming therapy programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in working with children or youth in therapeutic, educational, recreational, behavioral, community, or healthcare environments.

• Experience in facilitating groups, activities, camps, programs, social skills groups, or therapeutic sessions for children or youth.

• Strong knowledge of child development, social-emotional learning, and group dynamics.

• Exceptional communication and facilitation abilities.

• Capability to build rapport with youth and foster psychologically safe settings.

• Robust problem-solving skills and flexibility within group environments.

• Proficient in using technology and conducting sessions remotely.

• Familiarity with Minecraft or a readiness to learn how gaming can serve as a therapeutic resource.

• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) diploma or experience collaborating with Occupational Therapists (preferred).

• Experience supporting neurodivergent youth, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or social communication difficulties (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position.

• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and professionals dedicated to innovative therapeutic approaches.

• Assist youth in developing valuable life skills through activities they truly enjoy.

• Become part of a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team.

• Contribute to an expanding field that merges gaming, therapy, and community engagement.