Occupational Therapist

Are you a highly motivated, well-organised and customer-focused worker seeking a rewarding career in the disability industry? We are on the lookout for an Occupational Therapist to join our Children's Services and Early Intervention Team in Wodonga. Working alongside Allied Health professionals and practitioners, you will be instrumental in providing social learning for children and teens by engaging in programs that develop skills in a social environment.

If you are a self-starter who thrives in a flexible work environment, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you

ConneXtions is a registered not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting people with disabilities to realise an inclusive life in their communities. We provide person-centred supports that will enhance the quality of life and create lifestyle solutions for individuals that are innovative, flexible and customer focused.

What we can offer you:

• As a not-for-profit organisation, our employees can take advantage of salary packaging to receive up to $15,900 of their salary tax-free, as well as additional meal and entertainment benefits of $2650.
• Salary Packaging options are available through Access Pay. (Please refer to access pay to find out what this means for you)
• ConneXtions actively supports staff to have a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities and workplace mentoring.
• An Employee Assistance Program, providing free and confidential counselling service.
• On-the-job training.

As an Occupational Therapist in our organisation, you will be required:

• To provide high quality services in accordance with the NDIS terms of business, the National Standards and the Quality and Safeguard Commission standards and regulations and ConneXtions policies and procedures.
• To undertake: clinical assessments ensuring goal and outcome driven strategies are identified and implemented in individual and/or group arrangements.
• To prepare outcome-based reports for families, NDIS, and other service providers
• To design and deliver 1:1; and small group capacity building sessions, linked to participant's goals and outcomes.
• To supervise Allied Health workers in planning and implementation of goals and outcomes directly linked to planned goals and outcomes.
• To promote a rights-based approach and maintain a zero tolerance to abuse and neglect and create a supportive environment for participants that enhances and promotes their independence and maximises their choices.
• To work flexibly and collaboratively with family members and ConneXtions teams and actively contribute to the development and Review of service delivery models to support continuous improvement.
• To actively promote the guiding principles of the ConneXtions organisation and support the organisation's vision, mission and values."

• To provide high quality clinical service and advice to participants; other health professionals and family/Carers.

• To provide operational support and to actively communicate issues impacting on clinical practice and care delivery.

• To provide person centred clinical advice that includes innovative practice and therapeutic techniques deliverable via clinical care and treatment.
• To apply evidence-based practice while dealing effectively and efficiently with a broad range of clinical issues.
• To assess and manage, "aides" used to support of participants, including (but not limited to) visual, mechanical and internet.
• To ensure participant outcomes are delivered within legal and ethical boundaries and reflects an evidence-based approach.
• Ensure that support is linguistically and culturally appropriate to the needs of the people we support.
• To actively participate in the ongoing review and development of
• ConneXtions service models, policies, procedures and work practices.

As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate a genuine commitment to high quality outcomes for NDIS participants, carers, and the organisation with a focus on growing our organisation.

You excel in a flexible environment where your success is determined by the quality of your results.

For success you will have:

• A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Allied Health Professional Association
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of issues facing people with disabilities and their families.
• Highly developed communication skills including community and stakeholder engagement, as well as a professional level of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to promote expertise within multidisciplinary team and ensure a seamless continuum of care between services.
• Demonstrated capacity to creatively challenge accepted practice.
• Computer literacy – (intermediate level) – Microsoft Office, and relevant client management software. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

As a condition of employment, you are required to obtain and maintain compliance with:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Modules
• Working With Children Check (VIC & NSW)
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR.
• Current driver's licence & access to a registered vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance
• Mandatory online training