Occupational Therapist

Aspire works alongside people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations. We believe that everyone should be able to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. Our focus is to work together with all to build a community where all people are empowered and supported. We provide a variety of services in and around Albury/Wodonga. Our early intervention services are provided at our purpose-built facility which includes group rooms, therapy rooms (with observational windows and sound system), and sufficient office space. We also have an extensive range of assessments, therapy equipment and resources available.
Our transdisciplinary team is renowned for its quality early intervention services that aim to positively impact the lives of children with disabilities and their families. The team is dedicated to providing the perfect foundation for a child's success. We make every moment count as we create opportunities for growth and exploration. We tailor support and empower children and their families to embark on the most incredible journey towards a thriving life full of possibilities.
Our early intervention team uses a transdisciplinary key worker model of service delivery. Our team understands that child development can be very complex and the importance of therapists and professionals working together to achieve best outcomes. Our aim in on working with the child and their family and developing functional skills and abilities.
Our values are - Integrity, Connection, Excellent, Inclusive and Understanding
We offer great work life balance, a supportive team, professional growth and development opportunities and more.
Description:
In this role, the successful candidate will utilise their knowledge of paediatric occupational therapy intervention, child development and family centred practice to:
 
Conduct assessment and intervention within a range of settings including, home, school, preschool, early learning settings and the clinic. Assessment and intervention will largely focus on the child's early play skills, social skills, daily living skills (e.g. dressing, toileting and feeding) and fine motor skill development.
Providing individualised transdisciplinary early intervention to manage issues that may impact learning, behavior, motor, sensory, processing and the achieving of developmental milestones (e.g. enhancing a child's independence, self-care, play and social skills).
Work in partnership with families, mainstream services and other stakeholders to promote the child's development and participation in their home and community life.
Select, implement and monitor assistive technology and mobility equipment prescription.
 
Skills and Experiences:
Qualifications:
 
Minimum Bachelor qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration or membership with relevant professional body.
 
Essential Criteria:
 
You must hold a current drivers license and be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check, NSW Working with Children's Check and VIC Working with Children's Check.
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