Job Category: Early Childhood Intervention
Aspire works alongside people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations.
We believe that everyone should be able to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.
Our focus is to work together with all to build a community where all people are empowered and supported.
We provide a variety of services in and around Albury/Wodonga.
Our early intervention services are provided at our purpose-built facility which includes group rooms, therapy rooms (with observational windows and sound system), and sufficient office space.
We also have an extensive range of assessments, therapy equipment and resources available.
Our transdisciplinary team is renowned for its quality early intervention services that aim to positively impact the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
The team is dedicated to providing the perfect foundation for a child's success.
We make every moment count as we create opportunities for growth and exploration.
We tailor support and empower children and their families to embark on the most incredible journey towards a thriving life full of possibilities.
Our early intervention team uses a transdisciplinary key worker model of service delivery.
Our team understands that child development can be very complex and the importance of therapists and professionals working together to achieve best outcomes.
Our aim in on working with the child and their family and developing functional skills and abilities.
Our values are - Integrity, Connection, Excellent, Inclusive and Understanding
We offer great work life balance, a supportive team, professional growth and development opportunities and more.
Job DescriptionIn this role, the successful candidate will utilise their knowledge of pediatric speech pathology intervention, child development and family centred practice to:
Conduct assessment and intervention within a range of settings including, home, school, preschool, early learning settings and the clinic.
Assessment and intervention will largely focus on the child's early communication skills,play skills, social skills, feeding and mealtimes.
In addition to individualised sessions with children and families, there are also opportunities to conduct group therapy to support children with similar goals.Select, implement and monitor augmentative and assistive communication (AAC)to support different types of communication.Educate and empower families and caregivers to use strategies to support their child in everyday routines and environments.Desired Skills and ExperienceQualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology, and current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.You must hold a current driver's license and be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check, NSW Working with Children'sCheck and VIC Working with Children's Check.An interest for or experience in working to support children with a disability and their families as well as an understanding of complex needs.Experience and/or knowledge of relevant formal and standardised assessments.Experience and/or understanding of setting goals and implementing evidence-based therapy across a diverse range of disorders.Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong rapport and relationships with clients, carers, staff and external stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of the team.Effective written and communication skills, time management and organisational skills.Demonstrated computer literacy skills.High level of enthusiasm and positive attitude.The successful candidate will reap the benefits of: Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time positions available).Competitive/negotiable annual remuneration package, based on skills and experience.Salary packaging offered (pay less tax and have more money in your pocket!
).Access to company vehicle, mobile phone, tablet and laptop.Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.Application Process: Please address the essential criteria in your application.Please include in your cover letter any relevantadditional skills and experience.If you are interested in this AMAZING career opportunity, or would like a copy of the position description, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly HR Team via ****** or 026 058 4000 for more information.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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