Description:
About Scope
Scope’s purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities and developmental delays to achieve their goals Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections (day program) and therapy across 100 locations in Victoria.
About The Role
- Part time 2 to 3 days per week based in Shepparton
- Deliver goal directed services to children (early childhood and school age) and adults under the delegation and indirect supervision of Scope practitioners.
- Deliver a range of intervention strategies to support achievement of outcomes related to activities of daily living, communication, social skills, and fine and gross motor skills.
- Services provided include implementation of individual programs, assist in group programs, prepare and manage therapy resources, complete administrative tasks, report writing, and room set up.
- Services will be delivered as delegated by practitioner and in collaboration with others.
About You
- Bring a sense a fun, creativity and flexible thinking to help customers achieve their goals
- Collaborative team player who can think outside the box
- You demonstrate a clear understanding of the allied health assistant role
- You will be able to work independently and without supervision
- You demonstrate the practical application of the skills and tasks of the position and able to work independently and without direct supervision
- You are keen to learn and actively engage in supervision and professional development
- You have relevant experience in disability and/or paediatric services
- You have excellent literacy, time management and organisation skills
- You have excellent communication and team skills
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must provide the following:
- Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or attainment of years 3, 4 or final study in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy, or equivalent
- Current Driver’s License and your own vehicle
- Satisfactory Working with Children Check (Employee)
- Satisfactory NDIS Worker Check Clearance
- Valid Australian Working Rights and an International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years
We are committed to filling this role quickly, so while applications for this role will close on Sunday, 5th May 2024 we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to closing date. To avoid missing out apply now
Scope as an Employer
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Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our mission!
Please direct enquiries to Sharon Fragomeni at SFragomeni@scopeaust.org.au
If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email careers@scopeaust.org.au
Please note, successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required. As part of our Covid-19 response the Scope Covid-19 policy requires all our employees regardless of the job to have received at least 3 doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.