Speech Pathologist Permanent Part Time Disability Service
Speech Pathologist – Permanent Part Time Disability Service
Are you passionate about helping people?
Would you like to be a part of a fantastic team in a flexible working environment?
Reporting to: Program Coordinator
Location: Liverpool
Award Classification: Health Professional and Supports Services Award 2010. All conditions are in accordance with the award.
Salary:Commensurate with experience, plus superannuation, generous salary packaging is available
Position Purpose: To provide professional speechpathology/therapy services to children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS) is an autism service which has a trans-disciplinary team of therapists and is based in Liverpool and working within the south west Sydney area. Working together we deliver high quality individualised support to children and young adultswith autism and their families.
We provide flexible working hours, training and professional supervision opportunities.
We are innovative and practical in our approach to providing support and in our work practices.
It is our dedication to the organisation and our commitment to continuously improving our processes and workflows, as well as ourselves as individuals, that keeps our culture vibrant & energetic.
Your responsibilities will include:
•Conduct assessments
•Develop and implement evidence based therapy for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders
•Work as part of a team dedicated to delivering high quality support to children and young adults and their families
•Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team and be given opportunities to grow with the organisation
•Supervising grade1/2 therapists
Selection criteria:
- Tertiary Degree in SpeechPathology;
- Current or eligible Speech Pathology Australia registration
- Eligible for Medicare as an Speech Therapist;
- 3 years post graduate experience (minimum) ideally within a community setting;
- Previous experience working with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder;
- Experience working with paediatric feeding or fussy eatersissuesin children with autism would be desirable;
The successful applicant will:
- Be able to manage your workload and work autonomously with clinical supervision;
- Have a current Australian driving licence and access to a car;
- Be a team player with a “can do” attitude.
- Self-sufficient, able to take ownership of the role
- Quick learner, keen to adopt new systems and technology
- Keen eye for improving processes and work flows
- Clear open and transparent communicator
- Celebrate success, strive for excellence and continuous improvement
If you thrive in this type of environment, are enthusiastic and committed to going above and beyond for our clients we would love to hear from you.We will considersection 66 for this role.
Please email your resume to Stephanie Cusack .