Occupational Therapist

Who we are:
We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support, first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their now adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

At Community Living Options we provide an inclusive environment where people are valued and supported. We welcome applicants with lived experience, all abilities, cultural background, gender, sexuality, age and spirituality.

About the Role: 
We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people with disability achieve greater independence, participation and quality of life, based in Edwardstown.

You will:

• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments to identify individual strengths, goals, risks and support needs.
• Develop and deliver person-centred therapy plans that promote independence, safety, participation, inclusion and quality of life.
• Recommend assistive technology, equipment, adaptive strategies and home, vehicle or environmental modifications based on individual needs.
• Provide practical strategies, education and capacity-building support to individuals, families, carers and support teams.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, progress notes, therapy plans, reports and funding documentation, including NDIA reports where required.
• Collaborate with families, carers, health professionals and other stakeholders to coordinate supports and achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, professional development and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply contemporary, evidence-informed Occupational Therapy practice while maintaining professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

You’ll be someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting people with disability to achieve their goals and live a good life.
• Takes a person-centred approach that promotes dignity, choice, control and inclusion.
• Builds genuine, respectful relationships with the people you support, their families and colleagues.
• Values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates CLO’s values of Trust, Kindness, Inclusion, Learning and Connection in the way you work.
• Is adaptable, reflective and committed to culturally safe and inclusive practice.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• SA Working with Children Check
• A current Driver’s License
• Willing to obtain a Psychological Assessment if required
• Tertiary qualifications that meet NDIS requirements for an Occupational Therapist (Bachelor or masters qualification in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (desirable)

Joining CLO, you will be provided with:

• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing training and development support
• Salary Packaging benefits (up to $15,899 p.a tax-free)
• Position with purpose whereby you will be making a difference.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Discounted Health Insurance

Our Values

• Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.
• Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.
• Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.
• Learning: In learning we will grow
• Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or apply below.