Allied Health Professional - Speech Pathologists

• Have you ever wanted to make a difference?
• To really change the lives of Children and families?
• Have you ever wanted to work with a team of dedicated professionals, that every day are making the world a better place to live in?
• Gold Coast, Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Grafton

At Shaping Outcomes we are delivering on all of the above! For the last 43 years we have been providing the highest quality supports for children with developmental delays and disabilities. 

We have impacted 1000's of lives in that time and we are looking to expand our team to ensure the highest quality supports and the best foundations for success are laid for our children and families.

Shaping Outcomes is currently recruiting for Allied Health professional - Speech Pathology, to join our Trans Disciplinary model of service. This position can be an immediately start for the successful applicant, is Full Time and come with amazing benefits and working conditions.

You will be joining a National Award winning team at Shaping Outcomes recognized for their work building the "Team around the Child" you will be working with a team dedicated to ensuring our children and families have the best platforms for success, inclusion and development possible.

Shaping Outcomes offers some of the best working benefits within the sector, ranging from up to

- 10 weeks leave per year,

- Flexible working hours and arrangements,

professional development/supervision,

- Access to an EAP program (Employee Assistance Program).

- Technology provided to support service delivery,

- As a NFP registered Australian Charity we can also offer Salary Sacrificing benefits 

- Executive Management Team focused on the mental, physical and social well being of our staff.

We believe that you will not find a better work/life balance anywhere else within the disability sector.

Don't hesitate, we are ready to receive your application.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please submit your cover letter, resume and academic transcript via the form below.

Include in your cover letter the below selection criteria:

Selection Criteria - Please address in application 

1) Demonstrate how you have helped develop the abilities of children with disabilities?

2) Show evidence of how you have supported and strengthened family participation in a child's development?

3) Give an example of how you would optimise community inclusion for children with disabilities?

4) Explain how you will develop your own capabilities?

5) Describe your understanding of Transdisciplinary Intervention supports and why this is considered best practice? 

About the role

Key responsibilities of the role include providing early childhood intervention services and therapies to infants and young children who have developmental delays or disabilities.  

Dedication to building the capacity of their families, carers and communities across our region, to promote the child's development and to facilitate successful inclusion across the child's “:Live, Learn and Play” environments.

To be successful in this role

• Genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disabilities
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with participants and their families
• Initiative and drive to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality issues
• Driver's license and access to a reliable/registered and insured vehicle
• Working with Children Check or Blue Card 
• NDIS Workers Screening Check 
• Current First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Identified experience in chosen profession (preferred)

Competencies

These include but are not limited to competency in early childhood development, neurological/physiological diversity, family centred practice, social and cultural diversity, home visiting observing, analysing, reporting, consulting, coaching, mentoring, teamwork, individual intervention, group work, family work, advocacy, mediation and ongoing reflective practice.

The role includes:

1. Identify, track and promote the child’s development
2. Build a strong team of supports around the child and family
3. Provide information, service assistance and guidance
4. Advocate for inclusive practices within the child’s community
5. Promote emotional well-being around the family as required.

Qualifications —Essential

• Minimum tertiary qualification for Speech Pathology and accreditation with Peak Body
• Knowledge of early intervention strategies and practices as related to evidence based research in the field, , assessment/supports relating to early childhood interventions in early childhood care, child development and brain-based learning research; strong leadership skills, good listening skills, methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behaviour and development; record keeping and report preparation techniques; effective oral and written communication skills, principles and practices of training and providing work direction to others and operation of a variety of office equipment including computers and appropriate software.
• Knowledge of applicable local state, and federal laws, codes, rules and regulations
• Understanding of and commitment to person centred /family centred practices and individualised funding.
• Current drivers licence and own transport
• Understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEP), Anti-Discrimination, Occupational Health and Safety and the Strategy for Principles for a culturally diverse Society.
• Current First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Experience in working with families with diverse backgrounds.

Competencies

These include but are not limited to competency in early childhood development, neurological/physiological diversity, family centred practice, social and cultural diversity, home visiting observing, analysing, reporting, consulting, coaching, mentoring, adult education, teamwork, individual intervention, group work, family work, advocacy, mediation, and ongoing reflective practice.

Shaping Outcomes. is an EEO employer: women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disabilities, and people from culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please address the following selection criteria in your application

1. Demonstrate how you have helped develop the abilities of children with disabilities.
2. Show evidence of how you have supported and strengthened family participation in a child's development.
3. Give an example of how you would optimise community inclusion for children with disabilities.
4. Explain how you will develop your own capabilities.