Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
Join to apply for the Occupational Therapist role at Australian Red Cross
Maximum term – 12 month contract (Parental leave backfill) — Randwick, NSW
About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
The Occupational Therapist works with both young parents (13-25 years) and their children, to improve child development and parenting outcomes. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the coordination, development and delivery of child and young people focused assessments and interventions that take into consideration the complexities of the family background and current situations that are experienced by young parents engaged in the program.
The role includes the assessment of children's development using Ages and Stages Questionnaire screening tools (ASQ/ASQ:SE); provision of tailored intervention plans to address identified delays, delivery of parent education to assist young parents to better understand and support their child's development, upskilling of staff in YPP Child Development initiatives.
You will bring
- Excellent understanding of child development needs, assessment and implementation strategies to support children and families, particularly in vulnerable communities and for children with complex needs and behaviours
- Understanding of adolescent development and best practice working with young women and men with complex needs and behaviours, and demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues facing young parents (aged 13-24) and their children
- Excellent client motivation skills, particularly with young people with challenging behaviours and a history of non-engagement with services
- Demonstrated understanding of best practice in parenting newborns, toddlers, and young children.
Mandatory Requirements
A clearance to work with Children and a current Driver's Licence is required for this role. Valid registration on the Residential Care Workers Register.
Benefits
- Financial wellbeing: salary packaging options up to $15,900 for living expenses, up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals, novated car leases, superannuation, and purchase of additional annual leave.
- Health & wellbeing: access to nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness resources, including guided meditation and wellbeing programs.
- Work/Life Flexibility: flexible working arrangements, paid 'Me' day and other paid leave options.
- Career development: ongoing learning, training, and development opportunities.
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4.
For more information please contact Shafia Birem on 0478 330 048 or sbirem@redcross.org.au
We appreciate interest from all candidates, but we won't engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
Job details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Part-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider and Other
- Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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