Jobs at Nuture Child Development Clinic

Role Expectation

• Perform under supervision pre-intervention assessments/ evaluation, including all pertinent tests measurements appropriate for required documentation in a timely manner
• Provide with supervision post assessment reports with required treatment recommendations
• Develop a plan of intervention individualized to each child’s needs based on assessment findings
• Document date, time and session goals/outcome at each session objectively for all programs (in-clinic, school and in-home). Communicate - in a timely manner - with other professionals such information as appropriate to other team members
• Review each child’s records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions contraindications
• Provide direct therapy to assigned children in your care in occupational therapy treatment protocols, transfer training, positioning and additionally safety issues
• Adhere to all related regulations regarding client confidentiality recordkeeping
• Maintain a safe therapy environment
• To observe and support providing occupational therapy in schools for children with a range of handwriting, fine motor, co-ordination and concentration difficulties
• To learn and develop an understanding and application of assessments, treatments and reports for children across settings (in-clinic, schools, community and in-home).
• To write occupational therapy specific content to be used for our newsletter, social media pages and website including how occupational therapy can aid children with a wide range of conditions and the services we provide in a clear, universal manner
• To use appropriate methods of communication to clients, families and other health professionals to ensure clear, universal communication is given.
• To provide a clear honest service whilst maintaining confidentiality to all individuals involved with our service, including the client, their family and other members of our multidisciplinary team.
• To attend all relevant training and development opportunities available in the clinic, and to actively seek out of house training needed for further development.
• To develop a Clinical Professional Development Portfolio and a Personal Development Plan, according to professional standards, that documents the progress of gaining knowledge in areas of clinical expertise required for improving standards for self and service

Requirements

• The preferred candidate should have at least 6 months to one year of experience working with children. Working with children with learning difficulty will be an added advantage.
• ·Candidate is required to have good Communication skills
• ·Candidates should be one who pays Attention to detail, follow instructions precisely and complete all tasks to the best of their ability.
• ·The candidate is required to be high on his or her Patience threshold this comes in handy whilst helping children learn new skills and helping them overcome challenges. This role requires one that would help our children develop the confidence they need to succeed.
• ·The candidate should have Empathy for children, we expect the candidate applying for this role to care about children.
• ·The candidate should be Flexibility: have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Preferred qualifications

• Candidate should have a minimum of an OND in occupational therapy or a related field.

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Role Expectation

• To assist in the implementation of person-centered programs utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support best practice
• To support children by teaching functional skills, developing communication systems, enhancing social skills under a framework that provides choice and promotes empowerment.
• To monitor and take accurate data daily as per service each child’s targets
• To support children during times of disruptive behavior.
• To ensure all programme materials are organized and accessible
• To assist children with self-help skills including personal care and hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, nappy changing, feeding, bathing, nail cutting, and medication)
• To model best practice and professionalism at all times
• To attend mandatory trainings, team meetings and self-directed e-learning modules
• To promote safeguarding and wellbeing for children to the highest standard
• Other duties as required by your program director

Requirements

• 6 months of applied experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of developmental delay and/or autism
• 1+ year of applied experience working with learning difficulty is an added advantage
• Experience of managing challenging behavior
• Experience utilizing ABA methodology an added advantage

Preferred qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, Child Development studies, Special Education, or related field

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Role expectations

• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Recruit and work with programs team to train personnel
• Supervise and monitor other front office and administrative staff
• Ensure the entire facility is safe and clean, supportive of children and staff.
• Track and measure compliance with organizational policies & standards
• Adheres to ethical conduct and professionalism at all times
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
• Keep the Clinical Director and the ED abreast of all business activities and developments with timely reports on the operational condition of the organization.
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
• Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons (e.g. electricians)
• Organize and supervise other office activities (renovations, event planning etc.)
• Monitoring income and expenditure in line with the clinic budget whilst presenting a weekly report of financial activities to the ED
• Maintaining the financial records and general ledger, preparing and analyzing budgets, financial reports and performing general bookkeeping.
• Monitoring accounts payable and receivables and debts recovery.
• All cash handling and invoicing i.e. disbursements and collections
• Ensuring financial compliance with legislation and regulatory bodies and prepare monthly reports for the Clinical Director's and Auditors
• Preparing and administering monthly payroll and making statutory remittances Tax, pension etc.

Requirements

• Proven experience as administration manager
• In-depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies
• Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles
• Proficient in MS Office
• An analytical mind with problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• A team player with leadership skills

Qualifications

• BSc/BA in business administration, Accounting or relative field