Occupational Therapists

Autism Abilities; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive culture

Competitive remuneration

Reward and Recognition program

Regular supervision and support

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Equipment provided

Job summary

Autism Abilities is an autistic and neurodiversity affirming organisation dedicated to empowering autistic people. We are expanding our allied health service and seeking occupational therapists and speech pathologists who are passionate about working with autistic clients to join our team.

You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions across clinic, school, home and community settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA (Australia).
• Experience delivering services under the NDIS is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist autistic clients across clinic, school, home or community settings.
• Identify participant needs through assessment and planning.
• Develop meaningful goals with participants and families.
• Deliver evidence-based allied health interventions.
• Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork and produce reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

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 Inspiring

Make It Happen

Come From the Heart

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

1. ABOUT AUTISM ABILITIES

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

We are excited to announce that Autism Abilities’ allied health service is growing. We are currently seeking dedicated and caring occupational therapists and speech pathologists 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.

You will:

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

• work with participants and their families with a person-centred approach to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies to meet these goals

• 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!

• 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.

Please note that Autism Abilities conducts thorough and detailed pre-employment safety screening checks. We will require evidence of relevant qualifications, a pre-employment disclosure statement regarding any pre-existing illnesses or conditions that may affect your ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position; NDIS Worker Clearance Check and Working with Children Check.

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 AHPRA

• 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

The position description may be amended from time to time at the organisation’s discretion. You may be expected to perform other duties outside of those set in the position description as directed from time to time which are within your skills, qualifications, experience and competence level to meet operational needs.

5. NEXT STEPS

Thank you for your interest in Autism Abilities - we look forward to hearing from you.