***We are open to part-time applicants.***
About us
Therapy Circles (part of the My Way Community Alliance Group) is a friendly, welcoming and socially responsible community organisation. We provide NDIS, Disability, youth and elderly support services. Our vision and mission is to support meaningful, valued and contributing roles for all Australians.
Therapy Circles allied health services will improve people's health and well-being through access to quality services and by supporting people to improve their health.
Why you should be interested in applying:
• Therapy Circles is a vibrant and growing community multicultural organisation.
• We are a boutique organisation with strong values and culture.
• Working on reasonable billable KPI targets, we offer flexible start and finish times, which makes it family-friendly.
• Flexibility for some hybrid-work (i.e., work from home), and the option of branch offices.
• Higher Remuneration (Loading) on Billable Hours
• An Employee Assistance Program, which is always a good benefit to have.
• Attractive reimbursement for transport allowance.
• Fulfillment, meaning and personal satisfaction with the knowledge that you are making a positive difference in society.
• Ongoing training and personal development to hone your leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Assessing the Speech and language based needs of NDIS Participants of all ages
* Delivering evidence-based speech pathology intervention across a range of service areas including speech, language, fluency, feeding, augmentative, and alternative communication (dysphagia/aphasia) as well as social skills.
* Participating in ongoing professional development and work collaboratively with other therapy staff and the Therapy Circles Team.
* Implement person-centered planning practices and enhance the skills and knowledge of families and those who support and care for persons with disability.
* Provide Discipline specific Reports as per NDIS requirements
* Identify opportunities and participate in quality improvement activities in consultation with other staff members of My Way Community Alliance.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
* Current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership.
* Experience working with people with a disability and community setting.
* Speaking more than one language is a bonus, but not a requirement unless for a specific participant.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* High level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
* Strong written and computer skills for the creation of plans, programs, reports, correspondence, and other documents.
* Understanding and commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
**Candidates must be based in Geraldton**