Speech Pathologist

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Location:

Bunbury

Position PurposeThe Speech Pathologist will be responsible for specific assessments, interventions and planning predominantly in the NDIS framework to increase participants' communication and independence in all aspects of their lives. The role is to provide a high quality, effective and efficient service to participants, delivered in their home or other relevant place with the aim being to support the participant to achieve their NDIS goals.

The Speech Pathologist will work as part of a growing Allied Health Team and be required to work autonomously and at a self-directed pace with a focus on providing person-centred, holistic and goal-directed care that promotes participants' wellness and active participation in decisions about their care.

The Speech Pathologist is also responsible for ensuring that all reporting and administrative requirements meet service and support requirements and are delivered in line with Perth Health Care and Support Enterprise (PHASE) policy and procedures, relevant legislation and NDIS Practice Standards.

Working EnvironmentCode of ConductAll employees must abide by the organisational Code of Conduct and the NDIS Code of Conduct.

Occupational Health and SafetyAs an employee, you must be aware of and comply with the requirements of the relevant Workplace Health and Safety legislation and associated regulations. Complying in the workplace not only your own but others' Health and Safety with the organisations' Health and Safety handbook.

Ensure all equipment performs to standard and users have the valid qualifications to operate correctly. Always check surroundings for safety hazards before proceeding with activities. Ensure to report and document all incidents or hazards immediately to PHASE.

Ethics and ComplianceComply with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, corporate policy, and ethical standards.

TeamworkEach team member is expected to communicate in a respectful, honest manner so that the team can work together in a positive manner without causing harm or a negative environment for the people we support, staff members and surroundings.

Personal Qualities and Values

Genuine desire to provide the best quality support for people with disabilities

Being adaptable to changing circumstances and being able to prioritise work

Person-centred approach

Excellent verbal and written communication

Commitment to social justice and inclusion; valuing difference and diversity

Self-motivated to get things done and works to agreed outcomes

Accepts personal responsibility for accurate completion of work and seeks help when required

Enthusiasm to accept tasks and initiate actions with a high level of personal integrity

Ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goals

Reliability and punctuality

Key Tasks/Duties & Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of participants in their natural settings who may present with increasing complexity, multiple comorbidities and functional limitations across multiple areas of their life

Conduct assessments and provide recommendations on the functional impact of disability on positioning, eating and swallowing.

Assessment, recommendation and development of mealtime management plans in consultation with Speech Pathologists from mainstream medical services, medical specialists and other allied health disciplines

Assessment, prescription and recommendation of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) systems under the NDIS and other external funding agencies, including the preparation of funding applications.

Utilise a strengths-based, client-centred approach to support a participant to identify their goals and utilise a capacity building approach towards achievement and long-term sustainability of these goals

Reporting outcomes and recommendations, written and verbal, in a timely manner.

Provide recommendations and quotes for assistive technology to the NDIS for approval

Develop training packages and training to participants, carers, support workers and other communication partners on AAC, meal-time management and optimising function for eating, swallowing and drinking.

Promoting health and wellness solutions and support optimal mental and physical outcomes for participants referred to us.

Liaising with participants, families, referrers, doctors, employers and other allied health professions to achieve coordinated outcomes to meet participants' goals from a capacity building and enabling perspective.

Participate in integrated health care meetings as required and provide advice and consultation to relevant workers when necessary.

Ensure that client files are maintained and managed in accordance with PHASE's policy and procedures.

Active participation in the training, mentoring and development of support workers.

Provide health education and prevention advice to participants, carers, and other health professionals as appropriate.

Maintain professional development through access to current literature, education programs, supervision programs and special interest groups.

Provide direct client-related activities under the supervision of the delegating Allied Health Professional and in accordance with NDIS Competency framework, including conducting home and community visits to participants.

Scheduling of customer appointments when required

Utilise our CRM (MYP) for relevant training, reporting, and invoicing of hours

Completion of data-entry, information management, reporting and maintenance of database systems

Manage client case ratios effectively to ensure that caseloads are met

Monitor client hours of service against agreed Participant Service Agreements

Perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business

Attend and participate in staff meetings

Attend any relevant training or stakeholder meetings

Liase with and provide therapy and progress reports to the NDIS, Support Coordination, external organisations and other referrers/funding bodies as required.

Work with other Allied Health Professionals internally/externally within a multi-disciplinary team.

Participate in quality improvement and allied health service delivery projects and team meetings as directed by the Clinical Service Manager.

Develop and maintain an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of NDIS legislation, rules and regulations and how this applies to the delivery of community-based allied health services and other capacity building supports under the NDIS

Work with the Clinical Service Manager, therapy team, and community engagement and marketing team to identify and participate in community events that increase PHASE's health presence and identity as an NDIS service provider of choice

Participate in NDIS audit

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Indicators of effective performance in the position. KPI's are to be SMART goals. They are identified in the PDR to be specific to the individual teams and the position in a specified point in time.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

Attained previous experience in the relevant industry to undertake the range of activities required

Appropriate on-the-job training and relevant experience

Other Requirements

Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate (2 doses and booster required)

Current valid Driver's License

Reliable car

Valid Police Check (less than 3 months old)

Valid Working with Children's Check

NDIS Workers Screening Check

NDIS Induction Module

Rights to work – Passport/Visa proof

Experience/Knowledge

Working knowledge and understanding of the NDIS

Demonstrated knowledge and or experience in integrated health, allied health and primary care with the ability to work collaboratively in an integrated team to achieve outputs and agreed deliverables.

Knowledge and experience in AAC, assessing function for positioning, eating and swallowing, and mealtime management.

Ability to organise and proactively self-manage workload to meet annual performance targets and service initiatives as directed.

Proven ability to make rational and sound decisions and judgements with a strong commitment to delivering high levels of customer service.

Demonstrate a positive attitude towards people with disabilities

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders

Experience working with children and adults with disabilities / mental health and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team

Previous experience in an Allied Health, Aged Care, Therapy or/and Disability setting

Working knowledge and demonstrated experience using databases, software and MS Office suite.

Efficiently and effectively completes agreed job tasks

Shows awareness of safety and preventative actions required

Follows routines and/or timetables and completes tasks on time.

Complies with disability services standards and organisational policies and procedures relevant to the role

Adheres to reporting, documentation, and administrative requirements as directed by PHASE

Performance ReviewPerformance reviews will be conducted using the organisation's Performance Management Process.

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