DescriptionOur PurposeOur Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves.Our VisionWe see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, to thrive, and to reach their fullest potential.The Head to Health Kids HubThe Head to Health Kids Hub (Kids Hub) is a first-of-its-kind service in WA! This brand-new, dynamic one-stop hub is designed to revolutionise the way we support the mental health and wellbeing of children aged 0-12 in the City of Swan. Offering early intervention and comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary approach, the Kids Hub is here to make a real difference for kids facing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Join us on this exciting journey to transform the future of children's mental health.The Kids Hub is a free service with a no-wrong-door approach, providing step-up, step-down support for children and their families for as long as they require and accompanies families across three pillars – Community Development, Family Support, and Specialist Therapeutic Support.The Kids Hub is an initiative of the Mental Health Commission and is run by Parkerville in a consortium of partners consisting of Koya, Lifespan Psychology, Mental Illness Fellowship of WA (MIFWA) and Pregnancy to Parenthood (P2P).About the RoleWe’re building a skilled and diverse team to deliver this exciting new service that will provide a safe and welcoming space for all children across the City of Swan.Reporting to the Practice Lead, the Occupational Therapist is an important role within the exciting multidisciplinary team at the Head to Health Kids Hub and is responsible for the delivery and management of therapeutic occupational therapy services for children aged 0-12 years accessing the services of the Kids Hub. This position is responsible for assessing and intervening to improve the developmental (cognitive, psychological, social and motor) needs of at-risk children, the provision of professional development programs and workshops to parents relating to early childhood development and support and maintain internal program design within the relevant programs pertaining to child development. The Occupational Therapist will focus on the child’s strengths and work in a family-centred way from a fresh, vibrant and dedicated space.This will be a Permanent, Full-time role based in our Midland location.Interviews will begin mid-November 2024.Anticipated start date: 13th January 2025, with a comprehensive two-week induction program.If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something new and exciting in the City of Swan, we want to hear from you!We are seeking passionate and committed professionals to join our team who can:Provide comprehensive therapeutic assessment of the children that access the service.Manage a caseload of identified children that are accessing the service (assessment and interventions).Liaise and collaborate with agencies, schools, organisations, departments, individuals and families as required for the effective operation of the service.Provide education and consultation to support staff regarding appropriate therapeutic strategies. This includes being a consultant and taking an active part in Care Team meetings.Maintain effective records, reports and documents as required.OtherCommitment to and participation in Parkerville’s System Improvements.The successful candidates for the positions will hold the following:Mandatory Compliance:A Valid WA Driver’s License.Working With Children’s Card or be willing to apply for oneDepartment of Communities Check.National Police Clearance.Proof of Working Rights.Essential Skills and Experience:Formal qualifications in Occupational Therapy, and registration with the applicable board.Strong interpersonal and communication skills which include a high standard in report writing.Knowledge of developmental and mental health assessment and intervention strategies regarding at-risk children.Excellent self-management skills and ability to work with a significant degree of autonomy in a team environment.Willingness to comply with Parkerville Children and Youth Care workplace policies such as Occupational Health and Safety Standards.Previous experience (1+ years) in working with paediatrics with children aged 0 – 12 years.Demonstrated therapeutic skills, including small group intervention, planning and provision of professional development workshops for Occupational Therapy; andGeneral knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma and abuse on age-appropriate child development.Parkerville Children and Youth Care are uniquely positioned to provide the successful applicant with the following benefits.Health Professionals Support Services Award (MA000027) Pay Point and Level – Level 3, Pay Point 1 - $55.19 per hour.Discounted Health Insurance PlansEAP Service with Wellness resourcesSalary Packaging of up to $15,900Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Monday, 25 November 2024. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. has met the Safeguarding Children Standards set out by the Australian Childhood Foundation and received full Safeguarding Children accreditation in September 2019 and achieved re-accreditation in June 2022.Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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