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Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of disability support? Join us at Indigo (formerly Independent Living Centre of WA) in the dynamic NDIS space, where your skills in assistive technology, home modifications, functional capacity assessments, and school-based work can truly shine. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including both children and adults, enabling them to live their best lives. As an Occupational Therapist in the NDIS sector, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Make a difference that matters, as you collaborate with a dedicated team and engage with the latest advancements in assistive technology. Whether it's adapting living spaces to suit unique needs or facilitating functional capacity assessments to tailor support plans, your expertise will empower individuals to unlock their full potential. Join us in the NDIS space and embark on a fulfilling journey where your passion and skills can transform lives, one person at a time. Together, we'll create a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.
Job Responsibility
Assessment and prescription of assistive technology and/or home modifications to facilitate independence, safety and well-being
Functional capacity assessments
Conducting home assessments, schools based work and onsite appointments at our Experience Centre in Nedlands
Consult with and advise customers, carers, health professionals, stakeholders and service providers on assistive technology, equipment, home modifications
Contributing to the development of the service, raise opportunities for innovation and ensure clinical best practice in service delivery
Prepare professional reports and equipment funding applications with consideration to relevant standards and providing clinical reasoning and recommendations on assistive technology, home modifications and related therapy services
Researching and reviewing assistive technology including supplier liaison, trial of equipment and researching evidence-based best practice
Providing assistive technology education and training to external stakeholders as required
Requirements
A passion for providing person centred supports
A strong interest and desire to develop skills regarding AT assessment and prescription
Knowledge of and willingness to up-skill in home modification assessment
NDIS sector knowledge, advanced interpersonal, presentational and communication skills
Experience working with people with disabilities and/or experience with Assistive Technologies
ICT skills (including use of databases and Microsoft Office suite applications)
The ability to work with individuals, care givers, health professionals and other staff within a consultative and collaborative environment to achieve positive outcomes for clients
Current registration with AHPRA
What we offer
Rewarding work and being part of a Values based organisation
Ongoing clinical support, and professional development
Generous salary packaging, up to an additional $18,549 tax free FBT (including the ability to package relocation expenses for those eligible)
True work life balance with additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) / ability to purchase additional leave
Flexible work arrangements
Full time and part time opportunities on a permanent basis
Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
Health & Well-being Program including flu vaccination, and a lively social committee for active fun