• Full time 12 month maximum duration contracts available at our Netley & Redwood Park locations
• You'll be part of a growing team with an amazing positive team culture, where sharing ideas and building positive and strong working relationships is valued
• Supportive team structure with regular supervision and support
• Offering an attractive salary, including salary packaging opportunities (an opportunity to increase our take home pay)
• Flexible working environment

A great opportunity for an enthusiastic and person-centred Occupational Therapist to join Autism SA and contribute towards the successful delivery of our amazing Foundation Skills Group program.

Your new company

Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community. We believe in a person-centred approach which puts the individual at the forefront of everything we do. With the opportunities created by the NDIS, we are embracing the opportunity for new, different and innovative ways of providing responsive and adaptable services.

Your new role

The role of a Occupational Therapist in the Foundation Skills Group involves working collaboratively within the team to deliver holistic early intervention therapy in line with individualised therapeutic goals and provide discipline specific skills and knowledge to support all members of the team to deliver teaching and learning across all of a child’s developmental domains. The Occupational Therapy role includes, but is not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with team members to conduct relevant assessments and identify family priorities
• Identify holistic and person-centred therapy goals and develop therapy plans
• Facilitate therapeutic interventions across all areas of child development, with support from other members of the team
• Application of a range of different therapy styles based on client need (e.g., behavioural, social, developmental)
• Provide discipline specific knowledge and skills to support team members to deliver therapy within the area of Occupational Therapy
• Facilitate Positive Behaviour Support strategies with support from behaviour specialists
• Diligent and accurate data collection and daily monitoring of client progress toward goal

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or a Master of Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry)
• Membership or eligibility for membership with AHPRA as required by the NDIS professional qualification requirements
• A passion for working in early intervention and collaborative team work
• Experience in the delivery of services to children with developmental delay/disorders
• Experience in the provision of occupational therapy services
• Experience working with families to identify goals and priorities and transition therapeutic strategies into the home and community settings
• Sound knowledge of a range of assessments and intervention options
• Knowledge or understanding of person centred practices and principles
• Knowledge and understanding of Positive Behaviour Support practices and principle
• Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening and National Police Check

Significant employee benefits are available under Autism SA's Enterprise Agreement, including salary packaging options.

How to Apply

When submitting your application please attach your cover letter and resume as a single document and complete your work history & education information on the application page. You will also need to answer the shortlisting and personality questions for your application to be considered. You are welcome to include any certificates or licences in the education section to assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Emma Leonnello, Project Officer FSG (Foundation Skills Group), via email [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapists - Foundation Skills Group enquiry via EthicalJobs. This is the perfect opportunity to join a supportive team environment where the company rewards its employees by providing great, flexible working conditions.

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