Occupational Therapists for Skovbo East, The Autism Spectrum Disorder Service, OVUS

Try to imagine this…

It is morning, and the day has just begun.

You enter a resident who needs a calm start. You support the morning routines with a focus on structure, participation and independence – and you adapt along the way so it makes sense for the resident.

Later you are outdoor – perhaps a walk in the forest or an activity in the sensory garden. You work purposefully with senses, activity and energy, and you continuously adjust so the resident can participate on their own terms.

Throughout the day you take part in both everyday situations and planned interventions: meals, activities and breaks. You observe function, well-being and resources and translate your observations into concrete adjustments in daily life.

Together with colleagues you share knowledge and document, so the effort hangs together and the resident’s level of function is maintained and developed as best as possible.

It’s an ordinary day – but an important day.

For you it is a day where your professionalism is evident in the way you adapt activities and frameworks along the way, so they support the resident’s well-being, function and needs.

For the resident, your effort means more participation, greater independence and better coping and meaning in everyday life.

We have resident intake at Skovbo East and are therefore looking for more skilled occupational therapists - is that you?

Who are we at Skovbo?

We are a specialized offering for adult residents with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, who need a structured and recognizable everyday life. We base our approach on the individual resident’s needs, pace and interests and prioritize time and presence so we can build relationships that make a difference.

Our pedagogical approach is based on structure and predictability, and we work with the approaches Gentle Teaching Nordic, Low Arousal and neuro-pedagogy. In addition we use visual support and sensory integration to create clear and meaningful everyday life.

We place emphasis on professional development and methodological curiosity. Collegial sparring and supervision across professional groups are a fixed part of daily life, and it creates a strong professional environment where we continuously develop our practice.

Nature-close surroundings that provide calm and pedagogical possibilities

We are located in an area with forest and fjord nearby. Our outdoor areas provide good conditions for calm, activity and sensory experiences. Nature is actively used in our pedagogy for walks and cycling, breaks or as a quiet place to retreat to. Our sensory garden provides opportunities to work with the senses through aromas, sounds and textures in a manageable outdoor space.

Your tasks

As an occupational therapist with us you become a key person in the work with the residents’ well-being, functional ability and participation opportunities. You will have a central role in both the interdisciplinary collaboration and in the development of the residents’ daily life.

Your tasks will include, among other things

• Plan, carry out and evaluate pedagogical courses tailored to the individual resident’s needs
• Work in a structured way with professional methods such as Gentle Teaching, neuro-pedagogy, visualization, low arousal, relational pedagogy and other relevant approaches
• Support the residents’ self-determination, well-being and development
• Create safe, trusting relationships characterized by respect, presence and clarity
• Adapt your communication to the resident’s level of understanding and help create structure, calm and predictability
• Observe, document and share knowledge about the residents’ well-being, development and behavior
• Support residents in daily activities (ADL) and create meaningful activities and communities
• Work both independently and in teams on everyday tasks
• Engage constructively in interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues, professionals, relatives and external partners
• Contribute to documentation, action plans and professional follow-up
• Contribute to a healthy working environment with focus on professional sparring, reflection and development
• Work with sensory integration, structure, ADL training and compensatory strategies
• Plan and organize activities and approaches that support the resident’s development and well-being
• Plan and implement targeted programs focusing on participation, mastery and quality of life
• Contribute professional recommendations on structure, communication, visualization and working methods
• Assist in arranging and adapting the environment to support the resident’s needs and functional level

Can you see yourself in the above?

Then send your application today – or call to arrange a visit. We always have coffee ready.

Department Manager Majbrit Schiønning Olsen can be contacted at tel.: 20 74 27 93 or email: [email protected]

For further knowledge about the Area for Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Sødisbakke and Gentle Teaching, see our website www.sodisbakke.rn.dk

Practical information

You will work in shifts, and you are expected to be able to work days, evenings, every other weekend and public holidays.

It is an advantage if you have a car, as we are located in a scenic area on the edge of Mariager.

Application deadline: 23 November 2026

Interviews: Held on an ongoing basis

Start date: As soon as possible after agreement

Hours: 37 hours.

Salary and terms of employment according to the applicable agreement for non-supervisory occupational therapists, etc., concluded with the Danish Association of Occupational Therapists.

Application deadline: 23 November 2026

Department: Havndalvej 7-9 9550 Mariager

Location: Special Sector