ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (GRADES 2-4)

In addition to performing all facets of Speech Pathology as outlined above grades 2-4 are responsible for the following accountabilities:

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YOUR ROLE

The Enhanced Support Unit (ESU) provides an individualised treatment and intervention solution to young people in YJNSW custody presenting with challenging behaviours and complex needs. Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre is looking for an innovative and dynamic Speech Pathologist to join the ESU team.
The ESU Speech Pathologist holds a case load of complex young people within the ESU as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They deliver assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services both individual and group and consult with families and carers relating to the needs of their clients. The Speech Pathologist also provides a consultancy service to staff regarding the complex needs of young people housed on the ESU from a trauma informed perspective.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide speech pathology supports including screening, assessment, treatment planning, and intervention in line with relevant legislative, professional and ethical requirements.
• Manage a caseload of young people who may have experienced abuse and maltreatment and their families/carers and measure the outcome of intervention strategies to ensure appropriate support is provided and positive outcomes are achieved
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with public sector agencies, non-government organisations and community groups to facilitate a person-centered approach in developing and delivering intervention programs.
• Work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other services to support planning, building team cohesiveness and resolving issues.
• Maintain accurate files and records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures and professional requirements
• Participate in professional supervision and relevant development activities to ensure good practice standards in providing speech pathology support to young people with communication and/or swallowing support needs
• Contribute to quality assurance activities to ensure good practice standards of speech pathology supports are provided and maintained.
• Provide information to the High-Risk Young Offender Review Panel (HRYORP)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 201

Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

• Describe your experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. How have you adapted your practice to ensure positive outcomes?
• Describe your experience working within a multidisciplinary team