Education Therapist - Occupational Therapist (Grade 1)

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Overview This role is for an Education Therapist - Occupational Therapist (Grade 1) within the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The position involves providing essential occupational therapy services and support to learners across public special and ordinary schools, focusing on identifying barriers to learning and facilitating therapeutic interventions within the educational system. What you will do * Assess learners' level of functioning and identify barriers to learning based on the Occupational Therapy scope of practice. * Conduct screenings for learners and administer formal and informal assessments. * Analyze and interpret information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions, and make recommendations and/or referrals. * Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools. * Determine individualized and group Occupational Therapy Services. * Prescribe, issue, and maintain assistive devices and maintain records of Occupational Therapy Services. * Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders, such as School Based Support Teams (SBST), District Based Support Teams (DBST), and parents. * Manage therapy support materials and equipment. * Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions and ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). * Assist in the placement of learners in special schools. * Conduct outreach services to other Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Degree in Occupational Therapy:** A recognized Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. * **HPCSA Registration:** Current and valid registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA is mandatory. * **One Year of Relevant Experience:** A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. * **Knowledge:** Inclusive Education IE policies White Paper 6; Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support SIAS policy; Special Schools as Resource Centres; and Integrated School Health Policy. Functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs. * **Skills:** Therapeutic assessment and techniques; Multi-disciplinary teamwork; Preventative and developmental approach; Development of training programmes for the SBST; Report writing; Analysis of data and trends; Communication, consultation and facilitation skills; Computer literacy; Presentation skills and organising and planning. Who should apply This role is suitable for a qualified Occupational Therapist holding a recognized Bachelor's degree and current, valid HPCSA registration, with at least one year of relevant clinical experience. The ideal candidate will possess specific knowledge of key educational policies in South Africa, including Inclusive Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6), Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy, Special Schools as Resource Centres, and the Integrated School Health Policy, along with an understanding of SBST and DBST functionality. Strong skills in therapeutic assessment, multidisciplinary teamwork, a preventative approach, report writing, data analysis, communication, computer literacy, presentation, and organizational planning are essential. This professional will be expected to provide direct and indirect therapy services, manage administration, communicate with stakeholders, and conduct outreach within an educational context. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/education-therapist-occupational-therapist-grade-1-eastern-cape-department-of-education Source: myjobmag

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