Organisation : AnglicareSA
Location : Adelaide (Prospect)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Children, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 26 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
Who is AnglicareSA?
AnglicareSA is a not-for-profit organisation who makes a positive difference to the community every day. With over 1800 staff and 700 volunteers, we have been supporting South Australians for more than 150 years. There are many members of the community who require assistance and for that reason, we stand with our arms open to support people to achieve their aspirations and overcome their challenges. Our values underpin the work we do and are key in enabling us to recruit the right people.
What can AnglicareSA offer me?
- A competitive salary with access to our salary packaging options to increase your take home pay!
- Banking benefits, health care discounts and gym membership offers
- A collaborative exciting team culture
- Relationships with like-minded people who focus on improving the lives of many
About the role
- Part-time, permanent position
- Based in Prospect
- Provide specialist therapeutic support to children, young people and adults living with a disability
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and adults living with a disability. Outreach AnglicareSA Therapeutic Services (OATS) provides specialist intervention, education and therapy services to children, young people and adults within education, community and work settings. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals, developing and delivering individualised services focusing on the needs of each client.
What do you need to bring?
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- Knowledge of a range of developmental delays and disorders
- Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Experience providing assessment and therapy to young people and adults living with a disability will be highly regarded
- Senior First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Child Safe Environments (or willingness to undertake)
What can you expect to be doing?
- Deliver efficient and effective Speech Pathology to children, young people and adults living with a disability
- Manage clients allocated to the Speech Pathology caseload through particular focus on their case files, program, goals, family’s support and interventions requirements
- Provide written reports, including recommendations to colleagues, families and other professionals
- Work collaboratively with other agencies, health service providers and therapists to achieve goals facilitating a holistic service approach
- Communicate directly with National Disability Insurance Agency and other relevant funding bodies
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Speech Pathologist via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services
