Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a 12-month full time fixed term contract. 
 
About See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind

We’ve been around for a long time - 139 years in fact. Over that time, we’ve seen and learnt a lot. That makes us the most experienced and knowledgeable provider of vision services in South Australia. But our range of services is also what makes us stand apart. Through our diverse range of services – from assistive technologies to guide dogs, we walk side-by-side with South Australians with blindness or low vision to create a new future.
 
About the Role

You will be provided with a thorough induction program, mentoring and clinical supervision, access to continuing professional development opportunities, specific training to learn assessment, intervention, and application of strategies with a core focus on increasing independence in life skills and prescription of low vision aids/assistive technology.
 
The role will incorporate a mixed caseload of clients that receive funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Home Care Packages, with additional work provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
 
Your skills and Experience
 
Provide clinical community based functional assessments and support under the NDIS and Aged Care funding arrangements, with potential for treatment / therapy service provision.

• Work in close partnership with a range of specialised staff including Low Vision Optometrists, Orientation and Mobility Instructors, Adaptive Technology Specialists and Guide Dog Instructors.
• Provide assessment and advice on home modifications and assistive technology.
• Reform See Differently service delivery to clients with a re-ablement focus.
• Collaborate with innovative See Differently technology partners.
• Demonstrated people skills, including communication and conflict resolution required to deliver and foster relationships within a team.
• Well-developed customer service skills and a commitment to providing quality service and implementing continuous improvement.
• Good organisational, planning, and prioritising skills, including the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

A sound knowledge and understanding of vision impairment and empathy for people who are blind or vision impaired is highly desirable but not essential.
 
What we can offer you 

• A position where you make a difference every day
• Flexible work arrangements
• Above award rates (circa $85 - $100k) with the added benefit of salary packaging to increase your take home pay. (All staff have access to up to $15,900 tax free, and a further $2650 tax free for meal and entertainment purchases.)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with the opportunity to participate in staff events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Options to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults and people with disability. All staff are required to work within our Code of Conduct, the NDIS Code of Conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
  
The position description is available on www.seedifferently.org.au/get-involved/careers/ 
  
Please submit your resume and cover letter of no more than two pages explaining why you’d be perfect for the role.