• OT role in a NFP supporting families and the development of children
• Join a multidisciplinary allied health team providing family-centred practices
• Professional development opportunities, supervision and support provided

ABOUT BUSHkids ORGANISATION

BUSHkids is a non-Government, not-for-profit organisation which works within local communities to support the development of children by increasing community capacity through education, prevention and early intervention programs.

BUSHkids Services

Children’s Allied Health Services are delivered at regional Centres based in Bundaberg, Dalby, Emerald, Mount Isa and Warwick, with satellite sites delivering Children and Parenting Support Services in Inglewood, Stanthorpe, Kingaroy/Nanango and Agnes Waters/Miriam Vale.

The BUSHkids NDIS Early Start Team are responsible for delivering Early Childhood Early Intervention Services (ECEI) on behalf of the NDIS in Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Gladstone and Emerald under the Partners in the Community Program.

As a result of new NDIS contracts recently awarded to BUSHkids to deliver regional ECEI services, new sites have been established in Maryborough, which will service Fraser Coast, North and South Burnett, Kingaroy and Cherbourg, and Maroochydore, which will service Gympie.

Regional activities are coordinated by a team of support staff located in the BUSHkids offices based in Toowong, Brisbane.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

This position fulfills discipline specific and multidisciplinary support within the Children’s Allied Health Services team. 

As the Occupational Therapist you will:

• Fulfil a participative, consultative and collaborative role in the multidisciplinary team to facilitate early intervention services that improve the health and well-being of children with, or at risk of, developmental and other difficulties
• Provide health education sessions, screening and/or clinical assessment and goal-directed intervention
• Work collaboratively with the client’s parents/caregivers, other team members and the client’s key support personnel to provide services which maximise developmental outcomes for the client 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide a range of evidence based occupational therapy services to children in accordance with the BUSHkids Model of Care
• Provide evidence based assessment, diagnosis, program planning, intervention, referral and monitoring for children on allocated caseload
• Support an integrated clinical intake process to the BUSHkids service, this includes multidisciplinary screening, triage and case management

Qualifications / Professional Registrations / Other Requirements 

Mandatory requirements for this role:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Occupational Therapy 
• Relevant registration with AHPRA

Other requirements:

• Working with Children – Blue Card – Positive notice
• Current C Class Queensland Drivers Licence
•  Proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

Desirable qualities:

• Experience in working with children experiencing learning, mild to moderate developmental delays and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD, ADHD
• Experience with planning, implementing and evaluating group programs for young children and their families
• Experience in the provision of health promotion/community education activities
• Experience working with families in rural, regional and remote areas
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The successful applicant is required to provide certified copies of any qualifications to the Clinical Services Manager prior to the commencement of the role.
• A criminal history check may be initiated on the successful applicant with the Queensland Police Service.
• A discipline history check may be initiated on the successful applicant.
• BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation – the ongoing duration of this position is dependent on available funding and at the discretion of the Clinical Services Manager according to service needs.
• Travel and overnight stays from the centre may be required of this position.
• A non-smoking policy applies in all BUSHkids buildings, offices and motor vehicles.
• All staff are required to complete a 3-6 month probation period on commencement of employment.
• As BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation, participation in fundraising activities may be required

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Clinical Practice

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation of children with, or at risk of, developmental, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, with a focus on early intervention and family centred practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with vulnerable families who may experience barriers to accessing services

Communication/Team Participation

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary for good working relationships and client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Leadership/Work Unit Management

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload.

A position description is attached.