Therapy Assistant

2 days ago

Umina Beach, Australia CLIMB Learning Full time

Therapy Assistant - Speech Pathology

Do you have experience with children and a passion for working with children with Developmental Disabilities? We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and driven trans disciplinary team. CLIMB Learning is an innovative and busy Early Intervention and Speech Pathology practice based in Mosman. We specialise in delivering best practice therapy services for children with Developmental Disabilities. We combine evidence based teaching, positive behaviour support and speech pathology to deliver comprehensive programs that help children to shine and reach their full potential.

The benefits of working at CLIMB include:

- Small caseload, a maximum of 6 children that you will get the opportunity to work with intensively each and every week
- The opportunity to work with children, their family and allied health/education professionals
- The opportunity to work in the clinic, community, school and homes
- Mentorship from our Clinical Director and Senior Speech Pathologist who has over 15 years experience in the fields of Developmental Disabilities, AAC, Feeding and Behaviour
- Flexible work hours and supportive work environment to accomodate working parents/students
- Small friendly and supportive team
- Lots of ongoing professional development
- Opportunities to participate in research
- Career development program

The Therapy Assistant will be an integral part of the CLIMB team. The role involves:

- Implementing fun and effective speech therapy sessions under the supervision of the Clinical Director/ Senior Speech Pathologist
- Support the Clinical in administering formal and informal communication
- Implementing feeding management plans
- Assisting in the running of group programs
- Supporting the children to use their communication devices (AAC) in everyday situations (play, mealtimes, transitions etc)
- Implement evidence based literacy programs under the supervision of the Clinical Director/ Senior Speech Pathologist
- Working in the clinic, community and schools/preschools
- Participating in extensive professional development in the areas of evidence based curriculums and programs, communication (including working with non-verbal children), ABA and Behaviour Support
- Prepare and create therapy resources

We are looking for the following from our Therapy Assistant (Speech Pathology):

- Certificate 4 Allied Health Assistant - Speech Pathology or willingness to enrol and complete the certification in the next 12 months (at own expense)
- A minimum of 2 years experience working with children
- Experience in working with children with additional needs
- Experience/ strong interest in AAC, feeding, Developmental Disabilities and/or literacy
- An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support
- A passion for learning and a willingness to take on further study (supported by CLIMB)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

If you think you could be a good fit for our team please get in contact with a cover letter and your CV to Lexy (Clinical Director) and will be in contact to discuss the role with you further. We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 10-30 per week

**Salary**: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in UMINA BEACH, NSW 2257

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