Occupational Therapist – New Graduate Program 2024 I Can Jump Puddles

JOB DESCRIPTION

New Graduate Program 2024

Come and Jump in our “Puddle”. Make a big splash with your new, exciting career with I Can Jump Puddles! 

About I Can Jump Puddles

  • We are a leading NDIS provider of Therapeutic Supports, including Occupational Therapy, Developmental Education, Speech Therapy, and Physiotherapy.
  • Our team is dynamic, supportive, and passionate, with a strong person-centered approach.
  • We value our team members and provide a professional and fun work environment.
  • Our focus is on our clients’ strengths and needs, and we aim to create a positive and supportive team environment.

 

About the role

As a New Graduate, you play a critical role in supporting our clients by:

  • Delivering high-quality service to participants by NDIS best practice principles
  • Providing therapeutic support and information to participant families that reflects their needs
  • Developing individualised therapy plans
  • Completing accurate documentation and application reports
  • Liaising with services providers and other team members
  • Building parent’s/carer’s skills and those of other important people in your client’s life, such as grandparents or educators, to support your clients in developing their everyday skills
  • Arranging for joint visits and services from other disciplines as required
  • Linking clients in with community services to support their development and build confidence to meet their needs.

By taking on this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our clients’ lives and contribute to the growth and development of our organisation.

 

What We Provide – Benefits & Work Perks of the New Graduate Program

  • Access to a multidisciplinary professional development program for 12 months, valued at over $10,000, featuring:
    • Weekly training and education for the first three months
    • Fortnightly professional and personal development for the second three months
    • Monthly targeted skills development for the final six months
  • Access to our reflective supervision framework, inlcuding: 
    • Weekly clinical supervision for the first six months, through a combination of group, 1:1 and reflective modes
    • Ongoing supervision (second six months) arrangements decided with you, to ensure we meet your needs
    • Opportunities to discuss cases and clients with our Internal Mentor Network of specialist and advanced-level therapists
    • Opportunities to consult with our External Supervision Network, made up of subject matter experts and specialist clinicians 
  • Competitive caseload that builds over the first six months, as your confidence and skills grow
  • Operational and administrative support through our Daily Huddles, Leadership Team, Admin and Accounts Teams, Human Resources and IT Systems Managers
  • Benefits for working in the community and with our clients, including:
    • Ability to claim for kms travelled to our clients
    • Allowance for mobile working tools (such as laptop and phone)
    • Incentive program (after initial probation period) 
    • Annual professional development budget (after initial probation period)
    • Flexible working hours
  • fun, vibrant, and energetic team who supports each other with regular team social events within and outside work
  • Opportunities for career progression with a small-medium sized provider that is dynamic, innovative and makes things happen! 

 

About you

To be part of the team at I Can Jump Puddles, all team members are expected to bring a passion for their craft, enthusiasm, professionalism, and care. This includes:

  • A commitment to I Can Jump Puddles values and purpose
  • Graduated within the last 12 months or by early 2024
  • Eligibity for AHPRA registration, upon graduating
  • Willingness to participate in professional “Puddles” development activities and training.
  • Desire to thrive in the community (school, childcare, home) by having diversity in your work day, owning what you do and growing professionally and personally.
  • Fresh ideas and a can-do attitude.
  • Excellent time management skills and autonomy to manage your schedule and calendar.
  • Have complete professional body registration or eligible
  • Current driver’s licence and roadworthy vehicle
  • Compliance – Professional Body Membership, Working with Children Check, NDIS workers screening check
  • Valid Australian working rights

 

I Can Jump Puddles is committed to workplace diversity and is excited to be able to offer a range of flexible working options for our employees. 

 

By ‘really knowing our stuff’ and ‘doing what’s right’ we can help our clients ‘see the possibilities’ while still having ‘fun while getting it done’. We are committed to ‘own it’ and make it happen so we achieve the puddles purpose.

 

Please visit our website https://icanjumppuddles.com.au for more information about us and our dedicated team. 

The success of our clients depends on you!

Like to learn more? Contact our friendly  Human Resource Team at [email protected] or 08 7085 3999

Visit us:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-can-jump-puddles/

https://www.instagram.com/icanjumppuddless/

Congratulations on your graduation, and good luck with your new career! 
 

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