Pediatric occupational therapist – NATIONAL POSITION At Soleterre – Strategie di Pace ONLUS

Role Description:

The person in charge of this role is responsible for carrying out activities with children and young people between the ages of 0 and 18 victims of the war, respecting and implementing Soleterre methodology and tailored-made tools.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Deal with the pediatric patients being treated at the hospital or hosted at the Soleterre shelter in Novo Yarychiv affected by physical, emotional difficulties or temporary or permanent disabilities caused by exposure to war phenomena, such as: trauma, developmental disorders, neurological disorders, psychological disorders, behavioral anomalies, pervasive disorders such as autism etc.;
2. Observe patients, ask them questions and review the medical history to evaluate the specific needs of the case;
3. Establish a patient support plan based on the activities and goals to be achieved;
4. Outline exercises that can ease the pain of people with chronic illnesses;
5. Evaluate a patient’s home or work area to figure out how to make it more usable;
6. Determine patients’ initial condition, monitor and track progress on a regular basis, using specific tools and respecting the privacy of the individuals;
7. Work with patients and family members to provide explanations, instructions and advice;
8. Work closely with colleagues (pediatric neuropsychiatrist, logopedist, psychologists, etc.) to identify a multidisciplinary therapeutic path and to offer coordinated therapeutic support, following a holistic approach;
9. Identify people in need and provide tailored-made support on the basis of a first complete assessment;
10. Collection of anamnestic data and administration of tests in order to define a diagnosis from which to establish a treatment path, in collaboration with the staff of the hospitals and other partner foundations;
11. Contribute to develop existing and create new networks/relationships with the involved actors (hospitals, shelters, partners etc.);
12. Sharing with the Program Manager relevant communications regarding new emerging needs (i.e. suggesting special supports or tools), gaps, issues as well as positive stories and testimonies;
13. Filling of additional files as per Program Manager request (i.e., monthly attendance sheet)

Minimum Requirements for the Position:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experience: Minimum 3 years
Language skills: Ukrainian (mother tongue), English (good knowledge)

Compensation commensurate with experience and the proposed contractual form.
What is offered: indicate the benefits offered: FOP contract, flexible working timetable and shifts; reimbursement for the travel/movements expenses;
Starting date: 1st of September

How to apply

Interested applicants should provide a recent CV to [email protected], including Job title “Occupational Therapist Lviv” in the subject line of the application e-mail.