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Occupational Therapist

On-site in Viñuelas·Full-time·Added 24 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)

Afanias

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Work mode: On-site, Viñuelas
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

REQUIRED PROFILE

 Degree in Occupational Therapy.
 At least 1 year of experience in similar functions.
 Training and experience in person-centered planning, active support, cognitive accessibility, new technologies, gerontology, cognitive impairment, and psychomotricity.
 Person with high customer orientation and service, capacity for teamwork, and organized.
 Positive and constructive attitude.
 High work capacity demonstrating proactivity and autonomy.
 Social sensitivity and interest in social causes, especially regarding disability.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer two vacancies:

One vacancy, full-time, permanent contract.

One vacancy, full-time, interim contract.

The role

The AFANIAS families association was founded in 1964 and works every day to be a leading organization in intellectual disability, with social presence and influence, facilitating the autonomy and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, responding to their life cycle.

In this context, two vacancies for Occupational Therapist are announced to work in a residence located in Viñuelas (Guadalajara):

The mission of the position will be to guarantee, under the supervision of the management, the care of residents according to the AFANIAS model and quality and intervention standards, planning and organizing Occupational Therapy activities, improving personal autonomy, as well as working to prevent and alleviate dependency.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Design programs and protocols for the increase and conservation of personal autonomy and the alleviation of dependency.
Develop and review protocols.
Develop and review programs.
Intervene for comprehensive rehabilitation.
Assess and program personal supports.
Assess and prescribe assistive products and training.

About Afanias

Afanias is a Madrid-based non-profit association dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families. It provides a wide range of services including early care, special education, vocational training, supported employment, housing, and leisure activities, operating through a network of centers and social enterprises. The organization employs over 800 professionals and is funded in part by EU Next Generation funds.

Industry: Nonprofit
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Afanias is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and its operations are primarily local, so relocation support may be limited.
The organization's work is in Spanish, and roles likely require fluency in Spanish for direct interaction with clients and families.
Afanias offers roles in education, social work, and support services, which may appeal to professionals with a background in disability services or social care.
As a non-profit, salaries may be lower than in the private sector, but the organization emphasizes a positive and energetic work culture.

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