Speech Therapist
Job No:
NOAH120
Location:
Canberra
Noah’s Ark is a not-for-profit community organisation providing early childhood intervention services to children from ages 0-12 with disabilities and additional needs. Client funded under the NDIS we provide specialist support through our Key Worker model, placing children and families at the centre of the work we do.
Driven by a strong philosophy and core values of Kindness, Quality, Optimism and Respect we are committed to a positive work environment where our staff feel supported, valued and able to achieve their goals.
Our commitment to quality service, strategic vision, efficient operations and supportive team network is key to our success.
About the Role
Due to increasing demand, we have a permanent, full-time position for an experienced, motivated and pro-active Speech Therapist to work as part of a transdisciplinary team of allied health professionals based in Canberra.
As a specialist in your field your role as Key Worker involves:
- Building relationships and coaching clients face to face and via Telehealth to provide short and long term strategies that facilitate child development.
- Liaising and collaborating as a transdisciplinary team member to develop and implement comprehensive support plans.
- Providing direct clinical support strategies and interventions to children ages 0-12 and their families.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and quality service.
At Noah's Ark we pride ourselves on giving you the opportunity for career progression through structured supervision, mentoring and coaching, staff forums, seminars and ongoing training.
About You
- Passionate and determined to make a difference.
- Collaborative, holistic and family focused.
- Goal orientated, independently manages case load and meets set targets.
- Adaptable and resilient to change.
Selection Criteria includes
- A relevant tertiary qualification in allied health or early childhood teaching
- A sound understanding of current theory and practice in the professional’s discipline
- Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of inclusion and associated practice
- Demonstrated knowledge of current early childhood development theory and practice, including cross cultural perspectives
- Knowledge of typical and atypical early childhood development and practical strategies to facilitate child development
- Demonstrated knowledge of the children’s services system and other services available to the target client group
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of family dynamics and issues relevant to children with disabilities and their families
- Capacity building approaches that utilise collaboration, reflective and strength based practice
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with families, other professionals and the community
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to liaise with people at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a professional, confidential and sensitive manner.
- Well-developed written skills to prepare routine correspondence and client documentation.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a trans-disciplinary team
- Ability to plan and organise workload and determine priorities
Culture and Benefits
From senior management, Key Workers and support services, our staff are proud to work for an organisation where we know that the work we do with children and families can make a profound difference.
Benefits you will enjoy with Noah’s Ark include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous salary packaging options
- Above mileage reimbursement
- Supportive leadership team
- Professional development & secondment opportunities
- Yearly leadership and organisational conferences
- Robust wellness program (incl. weekly Yoga), staff recognition and yearly events
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation who prides itself on providing excellence in practice.
Why is Noah’s Ark a great place to work?
“I really enjoy of the challenge of a complex workload. I love the flexibility of hours and the positive, collaborative, respectful culture of the team. I love working for Noah’s Ark because our values are consistently reflected across all aspects of our work. Our focus on better outcomes for children never waivers.”
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Please submit your application by 22nd November. For inquiries please contact Fran Price, Team Leader Canberra on 0417 476 879. .
Successful applicants will require a Police check, Working with Children Check and Disability Worker Exclusion Check.