Occupational Therapist

About the job

POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapists & Speech Pathologists

FTE: 1.0 FTE (Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm)

LOCATION: Brunswick West office / WFH / metro Melbourne travel will be required.

START DATE: 2024 - 25

1. AUTISM ABILITIES – VISION, VALUES AND PURPOSE

Autism Abilities is an autistic and neurodiversity affirming organisation. We are a team of dedicated and caring professionals who are passionate about empowering and supporting autistic people to live life well. We do not and never will endorse the use of punishment of any kind or any practices intended to prevent an autistic person from expressing their autistic traits.

Autism Abilities’ vision is for every autistic person to live a personally meaningful life. Our mission is empowering and supporting autistic people to achieve this.

We are a truly values-driven organisation, our core values are at the heart of the way we work and what we do every single day. Autism Abilities’ core values are:

· Be Knowledgeable

· Be Memorable

· Be Inspiring

· Make It Happen

· Come From the Heart

You can read more about our core values on our website: https://autismabilities.com.au/values

2. ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a truly values driven organisation with a big heart and ambitious plans. We are seeking dedicated and caring speech pathologists and occupational therapists who are passionate about working with autistic clients to join our wonderful team.

At Autism Abilities you can make a real difference in the lives of the people you work with through the delivery of quality therapeutic services in your allied health discipline.

In this role you will:

· help participants and families identify participant needs through assessment and individual planning

· adopt a person-centred approach to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies for participants

· deliver high quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to autistic people of all ages and abilities

· engage in collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork

· use clinical observations and standardised assessments and interpret findings

· produce exceptional reports

· deliver therapy sessions in clinic, school, home &/or community settings

· support cultural awareness, diversity and inclusiveness

3. WHAT DO WE OFFER?

This is an exciting time to join a truly values driven organisation with a big heart and ambitious plans. At Autism Abilities we understand that our greatest asset is our team. In fact, Making Autism Abilities a Great Place to Work is a key focus area in our strategic plan.

Joining our team means you can expect:

· Positive culture – enjoy coming to work every day alongside an incredible team of people who are all passionate about empowering and supporting autistic people to live life well. We have regular social catch-ups and activities including team lunches, trivia nights, Pinot & Picasso, lunchtime walks, coffee mornings and more!

· Work/life balance – enjoy a flexible schedule with realistic billable hour expectations. We want everyone at Autism Abilities to love their work & understand that balance is essential to achieve this.

· Positive work environment – we love our light & bright offices in Brunswick West with access to free secure onsite parking, a health club, local cafes & outside courtyard space.

· Flexibility - while we love our office you don’t have to be in it every day. At AA you have the option to create the perfect balance to suit your life - work from home, come into the office or enjoy the best of both worlds.

· Competitive remuneration – highly competitive salary with annual leave loading plus super (Health Professionals and Support Services Award (MA000027) according to age and experience).

· Reward and Recognition program – AA’s quarterly Reward & Recognition program is awarded to employees on a discretionary basis each quarter based on performance and alignment with our core values.

· Regular supervision and heaps of support – regular individual supervision with skilled and experienced clinicians, monthly group supervision including internal and external training, peer support from your allied health and positive behaviour support team colleagues. We also have weekly Huddles, MS Teams and an Employee Assistance Program – at AA we work really hard to ensure everyone stays connected and feels supported every step of the way.

· Training and development opportunities – we know that investing in our team is critical to our success. You will have an annual professional development budget as well as regular internal and external training and development opportunities with the team.

· Opportunities – this is an exciting time to join Autism Abilities with strong opportunity for career progression as we continue to grow.

· Equipment – you will be provided with all the tools and resources you need including mobile phone and laptop.

· Uber for business – no car? No problem! Our Uber business account is available for you to travel to community sessions

· Novated leasing – take advantage of the benefits of salary sacrificing your next vehicle purchase with a novated leasing arrangement

4. ABOUT YOU

If you strongly align with our core values and are passionate about supporting autistic people to live life well, we would love to hear from you. Key requirements include:

· Current registration with the appropriate professional body (AHPRA, SPA, APS etc)

· Experience delivering services under the NDIS (preferable)

· Experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Experience with autistic clients is highly desirable.

· Knowledge and understanding of autism (professional &/or lived experience)

· Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

· Genuine passion for empowering and supporting autistic people to live life well

· Valid driving licence and reliable vehicle

· NDIS Worker Screening Check

· Working With Children Check

If you strongly align with our core values and are passionate about supporting autistic people to live life well, we would love to hear from you.

Key requirements include:

· Current registration with the appropriate professional body (AHPRA, SPA, APS etc)

· Experience delivering services under the NDIS (preferable)

· Experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Experience with autistic clients is highly desirable.

· Knowledge and understanding of autism (professional &/or lived experience)

· Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

· Genuine passion for empowering and supporting autistic people to live life well

· Valid driving licence and reliable vehicle

· NDIS Worker Screening Check

· Working With Children Check

· COVID-19 status fully vaccinated

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