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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)Singapore, SG.01, Singapore
13 days ago
Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together

Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

The team at Autism Intervention, Training & Consultancy (AITC) provides training and consultancy services for professionals and caregivers, as well as direct intervention services for individuals on the autism spectrum.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work with students with autism on a range of skills including penmanship, co-ordination, sensory sensitivity and integration.

Your Impact and Contribution includes :

Assessment & Report Writing

  • Participate in team assessment for school admissions
  • Conduct Occupational Therapy (OT) related assessments and write reports for intervention planning
  • Conduct OT related assessments and write reports for Access Arrangements for National Exams

Intervention

  • Plan and deliver programmes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the area of motor and co-ordination skills (eg. Handwriting, aspects of PE, Vocational Skills)
  • Redesign task to increase productive through accommodation and skill development
  • Make necessary referrals to external and alternative services where necessary
  • Participate in collaborative consultation model with key stakeholders

    • Programme Development

  • Support in curriculum / programme development projects
  • Support development of programme wide or school wide intervention programmes on areas related to sensory issues, and functional and motor co-ordination skills

    • Training

  • Plan and deliver training, consultation and instructions to Educators on areas related to the interventions in OT
  • Plan and deliver training to parents on areas related to interventions in OT

    • REQUIREMENTS

  • Full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
  • Experience and skills in assessment and intervention on sensory issues
  • Desire to learn about autism and the passion to serve the autism community
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changes and different perspectives
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as a team member in a dynamic work environment

    • BENEFITS

    We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.

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    Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.

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