Allied Health Assistant and Admin Support

**Are you**
- Looking to start your career as an Allied Health Assistance or need a change of scenery
- Someone who enjoys working with children and seeing them empowered
- A team player and want to work in a community of like-minded people

**If so, why not considering joining out team at Building Blocks Therapy**

We are a well-established, family owned, private Occupational Therapy clinic with clinics in South Morang and Bundoora. We strive to foster an exceptionally strong team culture and value our employees. We have a reputation amongst referrers and families for clinical excellence while highly valuing the experience of the families who utilise our services. We work with children, families, carers, allied health and educators to provide assessment and therapy for children.

Our passion here at Building Blocks Therapy is to equip families, inspire kids, support teachers and work collaboratively with other Health Care Professionals. We want to see kids overcome their own challenges and obstacles to live a fulfilled life where they have a powerful and positive impact in their world. Our purpose is for every child to achieve their best outcomes by equipping families with the tools they need to thrive

**Your Task and Responsibilities**
- You will deliver pre-written handwriting and daily living skills therapy programs that are formulated by an Occupational Therapist
- You will attend fortnightly whole team days that are designed to train, empower and build community within our team
- You will be fully supported through fortnightly AHA meetings that include therapy updates, training and supervision
- You will have access to informal supervisor/support through the OT leading the AHA program
- You will have access to therapy games, resources and outstanding clinic facilities

**You will have four main areas of responsibility**
- Delivering one-on-one pre-written therapy sessions with children ranging from ages 2-18 years old
- Support day to day running of our group therapy programs and assist in inclusivity of all children
- Support OT’s in creating resources such as visual schedules and social stories
- Support administration staff with the running of group programs and will fill in with front of desk duties as required

**Other day to day tasks will include**
- Providing short term therapy within clinic, school and home environments
- Writing session reflections using inclusive language
- Managing a caseload of AHA families with support from the leading OT and administration staff
- Effectively communicate with parents, caregivers, co-workers, educators and allied health professionals
- Engaging and build confidence in children aged 2-18 years old

**Best of all you will become a valued member of our BBT community**
- This is the place for you if you: _
- Enjoy working with children and building their confidence
- Have great client service skills which are friendly and compassionate
- Are willing to learn and work collaboratively
- Are reliable, adaptable, motivated and committed to providing quality care
- Thrive in a team and appreciate one to one interactions
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture that strives to EQUIP, ENCOURAGE, EDUCATE and EMPOWER
- You will need: _
- A current Working With Children’s Check
- NDIS worker screening check or willing to get one
- Full Australian working rights
- A current Police Records Check or be willing to get one
- A current driver's license and reliable car
- A laptop

Please visit our website, Instagram and/or Facebook page to learn more about what we do at Building Blocks Therapy

*Cover letter must be submitted

**Job Types**: Casual, Part-time

Shifts: 2-3 days with the opportunity to increase
Fortnightly team Thursdays must be attended

Work Location: South Morang, Bundoora and surrounding suburbs

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: From $26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person