Overview
The Kids' Uni Early Intervention service is part of Kids' Uni at UOW Pulse. Kids' Uni Early Intervention was founded in 2020 to support families with young neurodiverse children in the Illawarra and facilitate strong inclusion practices at Early Education settings. We provide an individualised therapy services to children and their families within the early and formative years and promote a holistic approach that focuses on the participation and inclusion of each child within their family and community.
The Role
The team are seeking an enthusiastic clinician who will provide Speech Pathology services in this engaging setting with a team of Educators and Allied Health professionals working innovatively and together with children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to work among a team of clinicians who are passionate about early childhood and the positive influence therapy can have in these pivotal early years. This is a permanent position based at the University of Wollongong. Both full and part time working arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing 1:1 therapy for children with developmental disabilities in clinic, home visits and preschools, under Medicare and NDIS plans.
Supporting families to understand their child's diagnosis and empowering them to aid in their child's development.
Providing speech therapy services to children with speech and language needs at Kids' Uni Early Education Services.
Consultation to the team, in your area of expertise, to provide a comprehensive and effective services for all children.
What We Offer
Access to regular supervision and support.
Generous Professional Development to support your work with young children and their families, including training to certification in the Early Start Denver Model.
An agile and growing team providing high quality services to young children and their families.
Support to develop individual projects, introduce alternative models of service and bring your ideas to fruition that will enhance the value and effectiveness of our services.
What You\'ll Need To Apply
Relevant tertiary qualifications in speech pathology and clinical experience working with young children.
Registration with SPA.
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in working with children with neuro-developmental disabilities.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the assessment, formulation and treatment of communication and speech and language delays.
Demonstrated capacity for multi-disciplinary teamwork and capacity to contribute to team learning and development.
Current NSW Working with Children Check and Driver License.
Your package includes
Concessional days, which means you'll get the days between Christmas and New Year's Eve off every year without using your annual leave balance.
Flexible working conditions to ensure you maintain a positive work life balance.
Salary packaging available, including the ability to salary sacrifice a $2 per week gym membership and on campus parking.
Selection Criteria Questions
Outline your experience working with 0 - 6 year olds in an Early Intervention Setting.
What is your experience with developing speech therapy programs for children aged 0-6 that are based on current research and practice?
Relationships with families can be complex. What dispositions do you believe that you bring that will support these relationships? Tell us what a genuine partnership with a family would look like for you.
To apply
Please refer to the Job Description. To apply, upload a current resume and cover letter, along with responses to the selection criteria questions above. For further information or if you have any queries, please contact Lucy Moore, Clinical Director on 02 4221 5***.
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📌 Speech Therapist
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 Wollongong