Speech-Language Therapist

at  CCS Disability Action

• Friday, 25 October 2024 4:00 pmFriday, 22 November 2024 5:00 pm
• Christchurch (map)
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ABOUT US

CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.

• Posted In: Permanent, Full-time
• Tagged: Speech Language Therapist

• Coordinate high quality services that are creative, flexible, and responsive to the needs of disabled children and their families / whānau.
• Services focus on improving / maintaining inclusion of disabled children within their families / whānau and the wider community.
• Coordinate delivery of contracted services which meet the funders’ specifications.
• Work in ways which are consistent with the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Maintain a high standard of professional and organisational behaviour and practice.
• Using standardised and informal tools as appropriate to assess the needs of children who have been referred for Early Intervention service.
• Communicate and document these appropriately.
• Ensure goals and frequency of visits are holistic, transdisciplinary and consider the changing needs of the child and family and whānau.
• Family and Whānau are consulted as integral team members; are educated and empowered to support the needs of their child and how to work effectively with them.
• Have a knowledge of or willingness to learn about AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) and its application. If appropriate gain AAC accreditation for funding applications through Enable NZ. Be able to work collaboratively with organisations such as Talklink.
• Recognise safety issues for children, young people and vulnerable adults, respond to these and refer to appropriate supports / organisations (internal and external).
• Attend, participate in and seek training /professional development opportunities (including internal and external supervision).
• Develop and maintain community connections and networks and promote the concept of inclusion and community development.
• To undertake other tasks as agreed with your Service Manager.