Come and see why our staff love working for Early Connections Kempsey Offering up to 6-9 weeks leave per year.
Salary Sacrificing.
Staff tell us they feel more supported in our team than they have with other employers – "the team at ECK feels like family." Come and see what the beautiful Macleay Valley has to offer!
Expand your skill set and enjoy quality supervision and working within a multidisciplinary team.
We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team!
Permanent part-time position/Full-time Occupational Therapist!
Early Connections Kempsey (formerly Kempsey Early Intervention Program INC) is seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Our staff of 12 includes skilled EC teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and Allied Health Assistants who will offer a supportive environment for our new staff member.
Our team is skilled in the Early Childhood Intervention field, using a "Team around the Child," family-centred approach across the beautiful Macleay Valley region.
The position offers a family-friendly flexible workplace.
Early Connections Kempsey is the leading service provider within the region servicing children from 0-12 years with a diagnosed disability or significantly delayed development.
Our mission is to provide a quality early childhood intervention service, which works in partnership with families and the community to improve each child's participation in inclusive mainstream environments in the Macleay area.
We are a registered NDIS Service Provider.
Why work for us?
Diverse range of clients with a variety of needs and diagnoses.
Highly experienced team of Early Intervention Teachers and Therapists.
Be a part of the Early Connections Alliance (from Forster to Coffs Harbour) and benefit from the knowledge and experience of a vast allied and education team.
Work alongside our experienced senior staff and have access to individual and team supervising and mentoring.
Access to generous professional development opportunities.
Salary Packaging in financial incentives, including above award rates.
We are an established NDIS service.
The Role: Provide Family Centred supports for children 0-12 years with a range of disabilities and their families.
Service aimed at building the capacity of the child and family in natural, inclusive settings.
Early Connections Kempsey has an extensive existing relationship within the community.
Opportunity to work within a transdisciplinary model and to provide consultation to speech pathologists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and allied health assistants and families.
Support Early Childhood Services and school staff to work towards inclusion of children in all settings.
Using state-of-the-art technology including Echidna CRM (client record management) system.
The successful candidate will: Have relevant qualifications – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.
Have a commitment to best practice in Early Childhood Intervention, inclusive practice, family-centred approach to service delivery.
Have excellent communication and documentation skills, using technology effectively.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Minimum of 1 year experience in disability or the early childhood sector (desirable not essential).
Ability to organise time and set priorities.
A fundamental understanding of child development.
Travel is required; your own car and a current driver's licence and comprehensive car insurance are a pre-requisite for the position.
A current Working with Children Check and police check is required.
NDIS orientation and NDIS workers screener check is also required.
Position will be permanent following a three-month trial.
Location: Macleay Valley Kempsey region.
For a confidential discussion call Kirsty Mainey on 02 6562 6491.
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