Passionate Occupational Therapist to join Early Childhood Intervention Service (ECIS) team Experienced OT or recent graduate supportive team environment Full-time and part-time positions Competitive salary, laptop, phone and NFP Salary packaging About the role The Occupational Therapist is a member of the early childhood intervention service and works as part of a trans-disciplinary team to deliver high quality services to families and children aged 0-18 years. This includes providing key worker support to families and children, delivering a broad range of evidence-informed intervention strategies, standardized assessments, and parent training to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children.
About you As the OT, you will undertake face-to-face consultations and relationship building in natural environments, schools, and kindergartens, as well as on-site at VMCH modern facilities and therapy space. You will liaise and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans that allow participants to reach their goals.
Skills & experience A relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy and relevant registration Experience and/or a willingness to learn in paediatric Occupational Therapy assessment and service delivery Ability to provide effective consultative skills that facilitate change through the use of reflective and strength-based practice An understanding of the Key Worker model Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders Ability to coach other transdisciplinary team members in areas of expertise A current Victorian driver's license A current Working with Children Check If you're a creative problem solver who is motivated by their contribution in actively working with people to build their capacity and reach set goals, you should Apply Now!
This is a wonderful opportunity for an OT with extensive experience in paediatric occupational therapy or for a recent OT graduate who is looking to kick-start their career in the Allied Health space with excellent professional development, supervision, and mentoring.
Why VMCH? Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
A positive and supportive workplace culture Excellent Salary Packaging benefits Ongoing professional development A competitive salary Employee Assistance Program Paid parental leave Praise program – where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff About us Here at VMCH, our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren't just words to us; they guide us in everything we do. While we've been around for over a century, we're always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you. To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of Flu and Covid vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.
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