Occupational Therapist

Can you see a better way to support people with a disability?Would you like more time to understand the needs of your clients?Are you driven by working on the toughest cases?At The Benevolent Society, we support people of all ages with a disability to meet their goals, empowering them to live their best life.Your new roleYou will support children and adults to participate fully in life by enhancing independent living skills, their capacity and ability to participate in the community. We provide services in line with individual NDIS plans and your role is responsible for assessment, planning, facilitating, monitoring and review of client outcomes.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering services in the Port Macquarie/Taree area. We use technology to connect our Occupational Therapy (OT) team across NSW.Terms: Permanent part time (0.4 FTE) role delivering services in the Port Macquarie, Kempsey & Taree areas. This role will involve remote working.Your experienceYou will be a qualified OT registered with AHPRA and have:1-2 years' experience supporting children and adults with fine and gross motor skills. Experience working with NDIS funded clients advantageous.Ability to appropriately respond to the needs of people of all abilities and cultural backgroundsAbility to work within a client centric approach while maintaining a positive mindsetAbility to work as part of a multidiscplinary team and connect to peers using technologyCurrent driver's licence and willingness/ability to travel to clients where requiredYour benefitsSalary packaging and employee discount programsFlexible work arrangementsNovated leasesLong service leave after 5 years & more!3 things about us (that might pleasantly surprise you)We’re a not-for-profit and non-religious organisationWe’ve been helping Australians for over 200 yearsIn 2018, 78 employees completed Team Leading Essentials, our future leaders training programBe the change. Are you ready to be there for when it counts? Apply online now!! Call Lisa Townes on 0417 679 597 for a confidential discussion.Position Description 35 AUD Australia - NSW Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast Port Macquarie 2444