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 an 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

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.

Applications will be considered as they are received. As such, the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.

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 NZ 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 value diversity in our workforce. This position offers you flexibility in how you manage the role, and we openly encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.