Graduate Speech Pathologist - Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic null

Your role

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal children and young people aged 0-18 and their families to optimise children’s development. The position works within a multidisciplinary team providing seamless assessment, treatment, management, and support to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for children with a range of developmental and learning disorders including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Graduates will be supported by senior Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic (CYATS) clinicians to work toward each of the main duties outlined below:

• Conduct a range of assessments/observations and produce strategies and/or intensive support to the child, caregiver, support staff etc.
• Undertake a clinical caseload involving assessment, diagnosis and management of clients
• Provide appropriate education for staff and external partners to optimise outcomes for children
• Provide outreach and centre-based support work with the team to assist families in dealing with their child’s health and development in town and remote communities.
• Participate in case coordination meetings and provide input to Care Plan reviews.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other Congress and external services to coordinate client care and intervention programs.
• Liaise with relevant agencies and organisations and provide written reports when required.
• Optimise the claiming of Medicare (as appropriate).
• Undertake other duties (and training) that are safe, legal, logical and responsible while being within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence and training, consistent with the position classification

Work Organisation (Planning and coordination)

• Promote a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach and the development of partnerships where appropriate, to optimise client health and development outcomes;
• Work in collaboration with relevant health professionals and agencies to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to service delivery
• Work autonomously across various environments, independently managing and prioritising a caseload
• Attend all relevant staff meetings
• Participate in continuing education for self, including professional, primary health and health promotion skill development
• Take all reasonable steps to support the employment, professional development and promotion of Aboriginal people across all parts of Congress
• Undertake any other duties at the request of your supervisor which are considered relevant to the position and the classification level for the position
• Be an active team member and support a service-based work culture showing commitment to the organisation’s strategy, mission, vision and values outlined by the board.

Work Health and Safety

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for the health and safety of anyone else who may be affected by your acts and omissions in the workplace.
• Work in accordance with Congress’ WHS policy, the WHS Act, Regulations and Code of Practices.
• Ensure WHS non-conformances or incidents/injuries are notified.

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About you

The following are the requirements for this role:

Essential

• Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Knowledge of child development and student experience working with families that are child-focused, family-centered and trauma-informed.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and lives of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.
• Current NT Drivers License or the ability to obtain one.

Desirable

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders including Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Global Development Disorders.
• Knowledge and/or experience of Aboriginal communities in Central Australia.

Compensation & benefits

The salary for this role is AUD 88,023 to AUD 92,917 per year. Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Competitive salaries
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• District allowance

Training & development

The Child and Youth Assessment and Therapeutic Service (CYATS) aims to reduce the impact of complex neurodevelopmental conditions in Aboriginal children in Alice Springs and remote Central Australian communities through early assessment, treatment and management. The multidisciplinary team undertakes neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments and ongoing interventions for children and young people. The multidisciplinary team includes a Manager, Team Leader, Neuropsychologists, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologists, Aboriginal Family Support Workers (AFSW), Clinical Case Coordinators and Administrative Support staff. CYATS works in partnership with pediatricians and other medical and allied health specialists from Alice Springs Hospital

The CYATS approach to assessment is comprehensive and multi-disciplinary, relying on the expertise of professionals from numerous allied health and medical disciplines including neuropsychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and pediatric medicine.

Source

The following sources were used to research this page:

• caac.expr3ss.com/jobDetails
• caac.org.au/makethechange/