Occupational Therapist

Wanting a varied role in occupational therapy which includes community engagement, projects professional development, professional supervision and ongoing opportunities for growth and development? Looking for a team focused on the quality of early childhood intervention services and the well-being of both our families and our Team? Then this role is for you ABOUT EARLYED EarlyEd is a dynamic and innovative organisation committed to delivering services that reflect best practice developments in the disability, allied health and early childhood intervention sectors. Services are delivered based on the child's and families' needs at home, early childhood centres, schools, our EarlyEd centres and at community programs. EarlyEd has been operational under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) but also attracts other funding from other government departments and grants. Established for over 45 years EarlyEd and has two main offices with centres across the Northern and Western Sydney areas. Staff are based in Northern and Western Sydney from centres at North Sydney and Forestville, Merrylands and Kingswood. This reduces travel time for staff and builds local community connections. ABOUT THE POSITION EarlyEd is looking for part time occupational therapists. In this role, the OT will utilise their knowledge of paediatric occupational therapy intervention, child development, family centred practice and mainstream activities to: Provide individualised transdisciplinary early intervention to manage issues that may impact learning, behaviour, motor, sensory processing and the achieving of developmental milestones i.e. enhancing a child's independence, self-care, play and social skills. Support the inclusion of children into community settings including early childhood settings, community activities and schools Select,implementand monitor assistive technology and mobility equipment prescription. EarlyEd recognises that some applicants may have limited paediatric or disability experience. EarlyEd’s transdisciplinary approach includes the key worker role as part of team around each child and family. EarlyEd teams include educators, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, family support workers and program assistants. SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL Approved qualification in Occupational Therapy Current registration with AHPRA Eligibility for membership of OT Australia Commitment to family centred practice Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Current driver's licence and access to a car. You will need or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check DESIRABLE Experience in: Supporting infants, young children with delays/disabilities and their families Adapting home, play and learning environments as well prescribing and implementing adaptive equipment Including children in mainstream early childhood services and school settings as well as community, sport and recreation opportunities Positive behaviour supports and the development of behaviour management plans across home and community settings. Working with CALD, ATSI and vulnerable families Leadership and management Community capacity building and training TO APPLY: Address the selection criteria and include: a cover letter outlining briefly why the role is of interest a C.V. the names and contact details of 2 professional referees Email:****@earlyed.com.auto apply. For further information or for an informal discussion about the role, contact us on 2***. EarlyEd welcomes applications from culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, suitably qualified people who may have a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applications will be interviewed on receipt if suitable and are appointed on merit. Avoid delays in sending in your application as new employment opportunities occur on an ongoing basis. Kerry DominishEarly EducationChief Executive Officer *** #J-18808-Ljbffr