Job Description
The Occupational Therapist will provide support and interventions to persons with disabilities at the Enabling Business Hub. He/She is committed and service-oriented and works in collaboration with other agencies and partners to support persons with disabilities in providing training and job placement support. He/She will work closely with other Allied Health Professionals in supporting persons with disabilities towards gainful employment.
Job Responsibilities
Assessment
• Conduct intake assessment to assess client suitability for enrolment
• Conduct review and discharge assessment
• Conduct other assessments appropriate to the setting
• Conduct environmental scans and employment-related need assessments
Intervention
• Individual intervention
• Group intervention
• In-class support
• Providing environmental modification and adaptation where applicable
• Intervention carried out in the therapy room/ in the classroom
• Support, implement and evaluate employment-related development initiatives
Therapy outcome
• Crafting therapy outcomes based on holistic care & assessments
• Recommend therapy program suitable to clients
• Prepare the assessment reports/ recommendations
Job Requirements
• Recognized Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Qualified as Full-Registered Therapist under the Allied Health Professional Act
• At least 2 years of experience
• Passionate in working with persons with disabilities
• Passionate about inclusionary practice and implementation of intervention strategies
• Good communicator and possess good interpersonal skills
• Have initiative and able to work independently and yet be a good team player
