CCS Disability Action's vision is to see every disabled person/whānau hauā interwoven into the lives of their whānau and community.

CCS Disability Action is the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand. We have been working with disabled people / whānau hauā and their families since 1935 and are at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing New Zealand-wide.

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to become involved in organisation making a difference in the community. The Speech and Language Therapist is responsible for supporting children from two years through to school entry, who have high communication and eating/drinking support needs.

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the not-for-profit sector, we will provide you with the training, resources, and development you need to apply your skillsets and knowledge to thrive in this role.

About the Role:

• Supporting children with high and complex communication and eating, drinking and swallowing support needs
• Community based - supporting whānau/families in their homes and children in their Early Learning Services
• Work as part of a team alongside an Early Intervention Teacher as well as other Specialists from other community based organisations
• Work in partnership with whānau/families and early childhood teachers in developing and implementing Speech-Language Therapy ‘programmes' for each child
• Contribute to Individual Plan and ORS applications

Why join us:

We have a positive workplace culture that places value on employee wellbeing and work life balance. As such, we have a range of initiatives for our employee's including:

• We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and offer a day of paid annual wellness leave.
• Enjoy a range of discounted services and products through our staff benefits program.
• Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free external counselling service.
• Leave work feeling like you have made a positive difference in the community.

Additionally, we provide a company car for work purposes, training through supervision, and professional development opportunities to grow and expand your skills and knowledge.

About you:

• A recognised qualification in Speech-Language Therapy
• Eligibility for membership of NZSTA
• Undergraduate paediatric dysphagia training and post qualification experience
• Experience working with preschool children in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with the implementation of Augmentative/Alternative Communication Systems.
• An ability to establish effective relationships with families / whanau, early childhood facilities and other agencies.
• We offer a supportive and flexible work environment including regular professional supervision.
• Applications from new graduates are welcome.