Occupational Therapist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Occupational Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the Organisation:

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation who have a proud history of supporting children and adults from a range of cultural backgrounds across Sydney and the Blue Mountains to live and participate in their community, as they choose.

They offer a wide range of services including: supported and independent living; work ready and life skills; inclusive child care and youth services such as therapy, after school care programs and vacation care; social and community programs; individual and family support and social enterprise initiatives.

They work in partnership with people with a disability and their support network to co-design solutions that will enable them to live life their way.

About the role:

• Reporting to the Therapy Practice Manager, this Occupational Therapy position will deliver services via a range of delivery models, working with children and adults with varying levels of abilities including multiple and complex disabilities, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, Intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy.
• Assess, treat and manage clients on a caseload
• Consult and liaise with families and other involved parties to set priorities and goals for the client
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians and be responsive to their needs and priorities
• Develop, implement and evaluate programs/therapy on an individual/group basis.
• Maintain regular, clear and specific documentation of each clients progress and program recommendations.
• Provide written reports, referrals and advice to medical professionals and other therapists as appropriate

Essential Skills:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Post graduate experience working with children and adults with varying levels of abilities including multiple and complex disabilities, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, Intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to demonstrate high level of organisational skills
• Ability to be flexible in work practices
• Experience delivering Occupational Therapy services via a range of service delivery models (Eg Groups, consultative, individual etc)
• Competency in IT and computer based operations
• A capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job, including dirving and remaining in a seated position to perform tasks
• NSW Class C drivers licence
• WWCC or willingness to obtain

Desirable Skills:

• OT Australia membership
• A current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to obtain
• Experience in delivering training to staff within area of expertise

Benefits

• Salary of $60,000-$89,000 (Depending on experience)
• Salary Packaging available
• You will have the pleasure of working alongside a group of caring, empathetic and giving individuals in a dynamic team environment
• Employee Assistance Program is a free and confidential counselling service, available to all employees and their families to provide support on a range of personal and work related issues.
• Access to an in-house program offering a wide range of courses and workplace mentoring.

For more information on this role, or to submit an application, contact Roisin on 0295495700/[email protected]