Employment of occupational therapists at Sjónstöðin

A 100% job is available for occupational therapists who will work as consultants at Sjónstöðin - service and knowledge center for blind, visually impaired and individuals with integrated vision and hearing impairment. Sjónstöðin provides counselling, education and support with the aim of increasing the ability of those who are blind, visually impaired or with integrated vision and hearing impairment to be active and participate in all areas of society to the same level as others, with emphasis on support for learning, independent household management, active leisure and employment.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Advice and education in the field of services to service users and partners

• Making service plans and follow-up

• Independence in work

• Assessment of the need for aids and instruction.

• Participation in inter-disciplinary collaboration in teams within and outside the organisation

Skills requirements

• A license as an occupational therapist.

• Experience working with individuals with visual and/or integration vision and hearing impairment is an advantage

• Positive interface, smoothness and competence in human interaction

• Organizational skills, autonomy, flexibility and initiative

• A rich service spirit

• Good skills in written and oral Icelandic and English.

• Good general computer skills

More information about the job

Pay according to the current wage agreement between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Icelandic Professional Training Association.

The application shall be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae describing the reason for the application and a letter of introduction stating the reasons for the applicant's competence in the job. The Centre encourages both men and women to apply for this position. The assessment of the applicants competence is based on submitted data and interviews with applicants. The Centre is a service and knowledge centre that is a responsible and progressive institution that provides excellent comprehensive services with equality at the forefront.

The employment rate is 100%

Deadline for applications is 24/06/2024

For more information, see:

Vala Jóna Garðarsdóttir,

Tel: 545 5800