AddressLife Skills Hub is one-of-a-kind space in Adelaide's Northern suburbs, for young people aged 7-25+ to develop their capacity to function independently and build connections with similar-aged peers. Our innovative spaces are tailored for people to feel safe through an inclusive culture and homely design. From Star Wars to Basketball, and Kitchens to Gardens, there is bound to be a space for you to connect with clients and their families. Our vision is to bridge the gap between traditional therapy and the home, to cater to the evolving needs of young people. Our spaces and programs reflect our commitment to providing opportunities where young people feel empowered, connected and most importantly, welcome.
We understand there is no “one size fits all” approach and as such offer a range of individualized supports including:
- One-to-one services
- Group-based therapy and structured social groups
- Telehealth services
- Caregiver-only sessions
- Professional development and consultation
Our services and approach are centred around four pillars, including our step-down model. To find out more about about approach, see our website.
About the Role
Due to growth and emerging needs within our service,Life Skills Hub is currently looking to welcome another like-minded professional with a Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary team. We are seeking an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist to provide 1:1 and group based therapeutic services. You will be supported by large team consisting of OT's, Psychologists, Dietitians, AHA's, Mentors and a fantastic admin team. There is potential for full-time clinic-based work with a mixture of clinic-based and offsite services in the community.
Full-Time or Part-Time positions would be considered. Employee or Contractor arrangements available.
What we offer:
- Flexible working environment; have access to kitchens and outdoor spaces.
- Regular internal supervision and team meetings
- Paid external supervision
- Monthly Multi-Disciplinary Reflective practice session
- Additional 3+ days of whole team PD days
- Professional development budget
- Additional PD leave
- Scheduled administration time each day
- Annual leave loading
- Provision of work laptop
- Travel allowance for providing offsite services
- A fantastic admin team to enable bookings and support administrative tasks
- Access to a wide range of therapeutic resources
- Flexible working arrangements by negotiation
Tasks & responsibilities
- Provision of speech pathology interventions that address identified client goals.
- Supporting the development and dacilitation of group therapeutic and/or structured programs that are in line with client goals.
- Conducting initial assessments to determine needs of the client using a combination of assessments and clinical observations.
- Preparation of formal assessment reports, and other relevant documentation including, but not limited to NDIS progress reports, Medicare letters and therapy plans.
- Continued critical reflection and reviewing the effectiveness of service delivery, and adjust accordingly to best meet client needs.
- Liaise with other allied health professionals and external organizations in providing holistic and wrap around services.
- Providing support to mentors and allied health assistants to best respond to client cohort.
About you:
- Strong Interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with a diverse range of people in age, culture, health conditions, histories and other backgrounds.
- Collaborative, client-centred, inclusive, relational and evidence-based approach.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team (including multidisciplinary and leadership teams)
- Strong openness to learning and growing as a professional.
- Adaptable and flexible in guiding therapy most suited to client's needs and circumstances
- High degree of initiative with the capacity to formulate new ideas
- Exceptional organizational skills and time management skills.
Essential Criteria:
- Approved qualification in Speech Pathology
- Minimum 1-2 years clinical experience in providing assessments and therapeutic services, particularly in a paediatric context.
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Current First Aid Certificate including up-to-date CPR.
- Completion of "Through Their Eyes' training or equivalent.
- Driver's license with access to a car for offsite services.
- Eligible to obtain Medicare Provider numbers
Highly Desirable:
- Experience working with NDIS, Medicare and private health clients.
- Experience in providing supervision to other professionals.
- Experience in developing / facilitating professional development workshops and/or trainings.
- Experience in completing swallowing assessments and developing oral care eating and drinking care plans.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to *****@lifeskillshub.com.au or call Ellen at 08 8180 0*** for a confidential discussion.
