Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Assessment methods are a crucial part of our treatment approaches at Children First\nDelivering workshops & webinars - from ideation to execution. Proficiency in PPT & Excel is a must.\nSupervision - Internal training and external training opportunities for continued professional development.\nParticipating in peer super supervision models within the organisation to share and learn.\nWe are looking for someone who shares our warm, authentic and child-centred approach to therapy.\n\nQualifications:\nGraduate / Postgraduate degrees in Occupational therapy\nDesirable: Certifications in sensory integration therapies/Oral placement therapies\n\nWorking at Children First looks like... (in the words of the Developmental Team):\nLearning collaboratively and freedom to implement your ideas with supervision\nRespectful and mindful colleagues and leads with whom you can connect professionally and personally.\nA safe space to explore your professional, personal and creative growth.\nA playground for learning for children, families and therapists.\nGetting to channel your inner child\nMaking the therapeutic journey playful and fun for all\nOpportunities for training and interacting with other specialities.\nA balanced approach to a fun and professional workspace.

Keenness to learn and grow as a professional and develop the services of Child Psychiatry as well as Child Mental Health.\n\nAbout the Developmental Services:\nThe Developmental service at Children First emerged from a deeply felt need to provide a culturally and contextually viable service model for children and families who came with subtle or recognisable differences in their developmental trajectory. Over the years, it has grown to become a multidisciplinary service, with the deep conviction that relevant professionals need to come together and work with an integrated approach with this subset of children.\nIt now provides screening, diagnosis, intervention plans, direct intervention and monitoring of progress, alongside family education and support, for children with signs of developmental differences, delays or a diagnosis of any of the known developmental disorders. These could be Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Global Developmental Delays, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Down Syndrome and other childhood concerns.\n\nThe centres comprise Developmental Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Psychiatrists who work in collaboration with each other to create an intervention plan based on your child’s needs.\n\nThe intervention model at the Developmental Centre comprises of:\n1.

Individual Therapy\n2. Group Therapy\n3. Psychiatric Consultation if needed\n4.

Parent & Family-Centred Work\n5. Home plans and recommendations\n6. Environment Modification\n\nBeing part of the Children First Developmental Team gives you the opportunity to:\nUnderstand intervention from a varied lens.\nWork alongside an interdisciplinary team of dedicated colleagues\nGrow across domains - from therapy with children to content creation, working with parents and learning from other disciplines.\nNurture your skills through regular training programs and continuous supervision\nLearn from real innovators and leaders with decades of experience in the field\nGet to know the team and have fun while working