Recreational and Support Therapist

About us
Luz All Abilities is a tailored program for individuals with diverse needs. Shifting the focus from disability and concentrating our efforts on maximising their abilities.
Our doors are always open. We believe that every person has a light (luz means light in Portuguese) inside their hearts. We are not here to heal or fix anyone. We are here to create a world of possibilities
We are looking for a full-time (38 hours per week) Recreational and Support Therapist to join our team.
About the role
This position involves designing and implementing customised programs that aim to uplift individuals' psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical well-being. By providing enriching experiences and promoting personal growth, you will contribute to the overall quality of life and happiness of the participants you serve.
About the salary
$70K to $75K + super
Tasks are not limited to:
- coordination and strategic planning of recreational activities and exercise programs aimed at fostering the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children. This role requires the application of clinical reasoning skills and task analysis to identify the unique needs of each child.
- evaluating and assessing the abilities, interests, needs, strengths, and weaknesses of clients
- analyse the individual requirements of each child, considering factors such as their developmental stage, cognitive abilities, and physical capabilities. This information will serve as a foundation for designing tailored programs that address their specific needs.
- create customised programs that cater to their individual needs, empowering them to grow, interact with others, and lead healthy lifestyles.
About you:
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills are crucial for building rapport, fostering trust, and clearly conveying instructions and information to clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
Being able to attentively listen to clients, showing genuine interest and understanding, and responding appropriately to their needs and concerns.
- Ability to speak more than one language (Brazilian Portuguese is a must)
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience
- Tertiary qualification (Tertiary qualified (various related qualifications considered)
If this sounds like you, click “apply” now. We look forward to receiving you application.