Occupational Therapist
- : Autism Queensland
- : 24-Aug-2020
- : Cairns & Far North QLD
Purpose The purpose of this position as Occupational Therapist is to provide professional intervention services, contributing as a member of a trans-disciplinary team to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.
Responsibilities
• In collaboration with all other relevant team members, design and implement programs and strategies to address the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum
• Deliver – through both centre-based and outreach services – group and individual intervention programs which are responsive to the needs of each individual, their family and relevant educational setting • Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to ensure their participation in planning, decision making and reporting
• Lead and participate in meetings with relevant staff members and parents to discuss current concerns and collaboratively identify specific strategies for individual children
• Prepare, facilitate and maintain assessment, observation and progress reports as required
• Facilitate the collaborative preparation of trans-disciplinary Behavioural Support & Individual Support Plans
• Lead, coach, supervise and provide effective performance management of Program Assistants as relevant
• Provide training and information in areas of professional expertise for internal and external stakeholders Key Performance Indicators
• Development and delivery of appropriate individualised programs for all individuals in caseload
• Demonstrated trans-disciplinary, evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to AQ program delivery model
• Evidence of appropriate data collection and completion of reports, ISPs and other documentation as required
• Professional communication and information-sharing with parents / carers
• Attendance at and participation in all required staff meetings
• Participation in ongoing professional development activities and discipline-specific networking
• Provision and documentation of regular supervision and ongoing development of direct reports
• Billing of minimum five hours per full-time work-day to direct client service provision, averaged over a period of 2-4 weeks
• Compliance with Autism Queensland Quality Assurance (AQQA) including Workplace Health & Safety policies and procedures
Essential Criteria
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary methodologies in the provision of intervention services to children, and services for adults on the autism spectrum or with disabilities
• Proven knowledge of child development, behaviour and learning across lifespan
• Demonstrated understanding of the design and implementation of group and individual educational and/or therapy programs responsive to the individual needs of individuals and their families
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with families and professionals in addressing the special needs of clients on the autism spectrum or with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a trans-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents, professionals and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
Highly-Regarded
• Tertiary qualifications in Disability, Autism or Special Education
• Demonstrated ability in presenting training and education programs to parents and professionals
Special Conditions & Requirements
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Intrastate travel and some out of normal hours’ work
• Retention of a current Driver’s License
• May be required to use own vehicle for work purposes when an AQ pool vehicle is not available
• It is the responsibility of the employee to hold a current, recognized Provide First Aid qualification
• It is the responsibility of the employee to hold and maintain at their own expense, a current Criminal History Screening Card/s or relevant Exemption Card
• Certificate of Completion in NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality Safety and You”
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