Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist at EACH, your main responsibilities include providing personalized support to families to help their child achieve developmental goals, conducting assessments, and crafting individualized strategies that promote skill-building. You'll also guide families through NDIS processes and ensure they're connected to essential community resources.

To be considered for the Occupational Therapist position at EACH, you need a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, comprehensive knowledge of child development, and experience in supporting families with developmental delays. Familiarity with the NDIS Early Childhood Approach is also essential.

Yes! The Occupational Therapist position at EACH offers flexibility with the option to work full-time or part-time and the freedom to perform duties from home, the Kingston office, or within community settings. This ensures you can balance your professional and personal commitments effectively.

EACH offers a comprehensive induction program, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities. You'll have access to $500 for SPARK Communication training and benefit from peer-to-peer learning, ensuring you're well-equipped to excel in your role and grow professionally.

At EACH, we prioritize your professional growth through various initiatives, including a 'Leading at EACH' program for leadership aspirations and weekly meetings with allied health professionals to discuss best practices. These resources ensure you stay at the forefront of innovative practices in occupational therapy.

When answering this question, emphasize specific examples from your previous roles where you successfully supported children with developmental challenges. Discuss your approach to assessments and how you tailor interventions based on individual needs.

In your response, outline your assessment process, the importance of involving families in goal setting, and how you ensure your plans are personalized and adaptable. Use examples from past experiences to illustrate your method.

Share your knowledge of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach, focusing on how it empowers families and provides early intervention services. Highlight your familiarity with the process and discuss how you would guide families in navigating NDIS complexities.

Discuss your strategies for fostering effective communication, such as using clear language, active listening, and incorporating visual aids. Mention any specific techniques or experiences that have helped strengthen these relationships.

Highlight your understanding of the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and the strategies you utilize to manage them, such as consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and collaboration with families to create effective behavior plans.

Express your passion for helping families and children reach their potential. Share specific highlights from your career that demonstrate your commitment and the fulfillment you find in seeing tangible outcomes from your work.

Mention your engagement with professional development opportunities, subscriptions to relevant journals, participation in workshops, and networking with fellow professionals. This shows your dedication to continuous learning and quality service delivery.

Discuss the significance of community involvement in supporting child development, highlighting how relationships with local resources can positively impact families. Share experiences where you've successfully integrated community support in your practice.

Explain your approach to evaluating the effectiveness of your therapy sessions through regular assessments, feedback from families, and ongoing adjustments based on observed progress. This showcases your commitment to achieving the best outcomes.

Articulate your alignment with EACH's values, mission, and commitment to community support. Share how their approach to flexible working arrangements and professional development resonates with your career goals and personal aspirations.