Occupational Therapist

St Francis Xavier College (see more jobs from this school)

BEACONSFIELD, VIC 


Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 December 2022


We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our College on a full-time ongoing contract to support our team of Teachers and Allied Health staff as part of the College Learning Adjustment Program that helps students participate in school activities.

<p>St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic College with a 2022 enrolment of 3300 students which will continue to grow in 2022. </p><p>The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).</p><p>St Francis Xavier College is easily accessed via several major freeways – only 20 minutes on the M1 from Springvale Road.</p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our College on a full-time ongoing contract to support our team of Teachers and Allied Health staff as part of the College Learning Adjustment Program that helps students participate in school activities.</p><p><b>Key responsibilities include:</b></p><ul><li>Conduct assessments for the identification of student needs and the provision of occupational therapy services </li><li>Provide specialised occupational therapy services for students that enhance student learning outcomes </li><li>Create, support and run targeted interventions for students</li><li>Collaborate with teaching staff on the design and implementation of adjustments and modifications to the curriculum </li><li>Maintain records of services provided to students </li><li>Provide advice to teachers relating to learning program development and assessment </li><li>Provide professional learning for teachers to assist with the enhancement of student learning </li><li>Attend Program Support Group Meetings (PSGs) </li><li>Support teachers with applications for programs to support student learning </li><li>Work collaboratively with the Allied Health and Learning Adjustment team </li><li>Maintain students’ files and keep necessary records, observing the requirements both of access and privacy, preserving confidentiality and discretion in relation to staff and students</li><li>Assist teachers in the preparation of Personal Learning Plans. </li><li>Complete other duties as requested by the Principal or Executive team </li></ul><p><b>To excel in this position, you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:</b></p><ul><li>Relevant and APRHA-recognised degree in a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent  </li><li>Hold a full registration with APHRA  </li><li>Experience in the adolescent population and mental health field</li><li>Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to consult, counsel and liaise with a wide range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds</li><li>Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products and computer systems</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload in an efficient and effective manner</li><li>Advanced understanding of relevant assessments and interventions</li><li>Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve sensitive issues in a confidential manner </li><li>Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to keep accurate data of service</li><li>Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team</li><li>Capacity for a high level of discretion and professional judgement</li><li>Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities </li><li>Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety</li></ul><p>Understanding of and capacity to follow relevant College policy and government legislation e.g. Privacy Law</p><p>An understanding of and commitment to Catholic education</p><p>Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.</p><p>This position is classified as Category C, Level 4, with a salary range between $85,038 and $96,861.</p><p><b>Application close Friday, 16 December 2022 at 5:00pm</b></p><p>The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencement.</p><p>The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.</p>

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