Luz All Abilities is looking for a full-time Recreational and Support Therapist to join our team!

Benefits

The remuneration will be AU$79,000 - 84,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Task & responsibilities

- Coordinating and strategically planning recreational activities and exercise programs aimed at fostering the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children. This role requires the application of therapeutic planning skills and task analysis to identify the  unique needs of each child.

- Evaluating and assessing the abilities, interests, needs, strengths, and weaknesses of clients.

- Analysing the individual requirements of each child, considering factors such as their developmental stage, cognitive abilities, and physical capabilities. This information will  serve as a foundation for designing tailored programs that address their specific needs.

- Creating customised programs that cater to individual needs, empowering children to grow, interact with others, and lead healthy lifestyles.

- Working with children to enhance their social, emotional, and physical well-being through recreational and therapeutic activities while considering their unique needs and goals.

- Planning and organising recreational activities and exercise programs that are suitable for children, considering their age, abilities, and interests.

- Designing structured schedules of activities to support children’s social, emotional, and physical health.

- Using therapeutic assessment techniques and task analysis to assess the specific needs of each child.

- Identifying areas where children may require additional support or therapeutic  interventions.

- Communicating and collaborating with parents or guardians to gain insights into their children’s goals and ambitions.

- Ensuring that the planned activities align with the parents’ expectations for their child’s development.

- Assisting children in setting personal goals for growth and development.

-  Providing guidance and support to help children overcome barriers and work towards achieving their goals.

-  Continuously evaluating and assessing children’s abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and progress.

- Monitoring their performance in various tasks and their interactions with peers.

- Developing and implementing structured movement-based programs to enhance children’s physical strength and independence.

- Ensuring that exercise programs contribute to improved quality of life and emotional well-being.

- Analysing the social interaction skills of children through task analysis.

- Organising activities designed to promote social skills and facilitate positive peer interactions among children.

Qualification & experience

Qualifications:

- A Certificate III in a relevant field, supported by relevant practical experience, or a Certificate IV or higher qualification in a relevant field

Experience:

- At least 2 years of relevant work experience as a Diversional Therapist

Skills and Abilities:

- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills

- Multilingual skills are valued, with Brazilian Portuguese considered highly desirable to support the needs of our clientele

- At least 2 years of relevant work experience as a Diversional Therapist