We are seeking three (3) enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our rapidly growing Specialist Employment Support Service team in a full-time capacity. Located in Blackburn, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people diagnosed with MS to maintain their employment, providing advice on whole of life factors which may impact their ability to remain in work. You will be well supported by structured induction/training, supervision, and a large team of passionate allied health professionals.
Working at MS Plus:
At MS Plus, team members have great satisfaction in knowing they are part of a team that is making a real difference to the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis.
MS Plus strives to be an employer of choice and have developed an employee benefit program for all permanent and fixed term employees. These include:
- Generous Salary Packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Birthday leave
- Discounted Private Health, life, travel & pet Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Purchased leave
- Learning & Development opportunities
Ideal Candidate:
- Self-motivated and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- An ability to problem-solve; think laterally and creatively
- Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients, employers, and suppliers
- Demonstrated computer literacy
Your Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of clients whilst conducting holistic, functional, physical, cognitive and vocational assessments.
- Identifying vocational/non-vocational barriers and providing individualised advice and strategies to help individuals with MS maintain their employment
- Supporting people to manage whole of life factors which impact employment
- Recommending and organising workplace modifications, equipment and strategies to assist individuals to remain working
- Educating employers and co-workers
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and registered with AHPRA or Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Current Driver’s License
- Experience working in community settings, case management and/or in Disability Employment or Occupational Rehabilitation Sectors is highly desired.
- Recent graduate applications will be considered
Flexible Working Arrangements & Salary:
This is a permanent full-time position offering a salary commensurate to your level of experience + Super + Salary Packaging options up to $18,550 per annum. The nature of this case management role enables flexible working arrangements as required. As part of your employment you will be provided with a touch screen laptop, iPhone and access to pool cars and/or reimbursed per km for own vehicle usage.
Please note: The appointed candidate must successfully complete a National Police Check (possibly an International Police Check), a Working with Children Check and a Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme check prior to the commencement of employment.
How to Apply:
Simply click onto the apply now button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For more information, to arrange to speak to a team member or to obtain a copy of the position description, please call Stephen Jolly Senior Manager 0407 167 082.