AddressSpeech Pathologist
(Disability Support Services)
- Join an organisation dedicated to 'Creating new possibilities in people's lives'
- Enjoy a social & supportive environment.
- Fantastic company culture, with ongoing career development opportunities!
The Role
The Junction Works supports people with disability, mental health issues or social disadvantage, to live their best lives. We are an actively growing organisation providing support services in the Greater Western Sydney Region. We are seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our Works Practice team, a collaboration with other clinical disciplines in the development and delivery of therapeutic interventions. Our services are designed to reduce disadvantage and poverty in marginalised communities as represented by people with a disability, young people at risk, Aboriginal people, and people experiencing distress and hardship.
This position is dedicated to delivering top-tier services aimed at engaging with participants and providing access to various supports and services identified by individuals at critical life stages. The ultimate goal is to promote optimal wellbeing and facilitate social participation.
New Graduates are welcome to apply.
The benefits
- Part-time and full-time positions available.
- Access to NFP salary packaging, increasing your take home pay.
- Up to $3000 towards ongoing professional development costs for relevant training, conferences.
- Up to two weeks professional development leave per year
- Join a close knit and experienced multidisciplinary team of professionals.
Some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Manage a caseload of participants with a disability and their families or carers, who present with communication and/or eating/drinking needs.
- Providing services in accordance with best practice guidelines to ensure positive outcomes for participants.
- Assess participant needs and develop, implement, monitor and review communication and/or eating/drinking skills in alignment with NDIS plans to ensure needs are being met.
- Support the philosophy of person-centred practice and engage in collaborative, holistic goal setting that reflects the individual’s needs and priorities.
- Ensure that organisational benchmarks are met in accordance to customer expectations and participant caseload allocation.
- Ensure service delivery models are based on current evidence-based practice, and are delivered within resources and hours presented within participant’s individual plan.
- Demonstrate proficient assessment and measurement skills, including collection of client information and selection of appropriate assessment and intervention tools.
- Provide support and collaborate with other Works Practice therapists, and students.
- KPI Bonus Scheme
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Relevant qualifications as a Speech Pathologist
- Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or awaiting membership)
- Energetic, passionate and motivated
- Ability to work independently and amongst a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why choose a career with The Junction Works?
If you're looking for a long-lasting career with an established and reputable NFP organisation, this is the role for you! At the Junction Works we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to offering a friendly place to work and a genuine, supportive team environment to grow and develop.
Application Process
Have a question? Reach out to our People and Culture team at ******@thejunctionworks.org for a confidential discussion.
Where do you begin?
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Preferred candidates will be required to attend a Pre Employment Assessment, undertake a Criminal History Record check and Working with Children Check
