At Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) we are a dynamic and progressive
organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down
syndrome. We provide support, information, and advocacy services to
people with Down syndrome and their families across Ireland.
Our mission is to empower and enable individuals with Down syndrome to
achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is the national charity for people with
Down syndrome and their families in Ireland, supporting over 3,**Apply
on the website** members across * branches
nationwide. We are working to achieve an optimal quality of life for
people with Down syndrome, as equally valued, independent citizens.
We are seeking two passionate and experienced Senior Speech & Language
Therapists to join our nationwide team. You will play a crucial role
in supporting our members with Down Syndrome across the Mid West
Region including Roscommon, Leitrim and Mayo and the South East Region
including Wexford, Kilkenny and Carlow.
Additionally, you will be part of a team that will be responsible for
developing a specialized speech and language program/model tailored to
the unique needs of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
OUR TALENTED AND PASSIONATE THERAPISTS PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT
INCLUDING:
* Attention and Listening Skills
* Introducing and using AAC systems including manual sign (Lamh),
paper based and high tech approaches
* Speech sound approaches- articulation, phonological, motor speech,
prosody and rate
* Language work approaches - vocabulary, grammar, sentence building,
narrative, questions, social language and literacy
* Fluency work / Stuttering
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of the Speech &
Language Therapy service for the Branches of Down Syndrome Ireland
based within your region.
* Provide clinical leadership in the day-to-day running of the
services in each location whilst prioritising and allocating services
based on the needs of each Branch
* Collaborate with clients, families, carers and other professionals
in goal setting and intervention planning in an efficient and timely
manner to ensure a holistic approach to intervention.
* Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation
and evaluation of intervention programmes for service users.
* Deliver a range of therapeutic models appropriate to the client
population.
* Generate and manage documentation in respect of assessments,
diagnoses, intervention plans, and clinical notes.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
ESSENTIAL:
* 3 Years Experience Post Speech & Language Therapy Qualification
* Relevant Experience prior to Speech & Language Therapy
Qualification
* Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
* Current registration with CORU or eligible to be registered
* Current Membership of IASLT or eligible for membership
* Due to the nature of the role, a full clean drivers’ licence
will be required with access to your own vehicle.
DESIRABLE:
* Experience of assessment and therapy for children and adults with
Intellectual Disability
* Experience of delivering in a leadership capacity including staff
and stakeholder management
* Experience of Lámh and other Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (AAC)
* Experience delivering training workshops to parents and teachers
HOURS OF WORK
Each post is fulltime, working *.5 hours per
week and is flexible in the design of the weekly roster.
LOCATIONS:
South East Region: This role will include regular travel to our
branches based in the South East region. Time across locations will
depend on the demand for services in each location (Wexford, Kilkenny
and Carlow).
Mid West Region: This role will be primarily based in Swinford, Co.
Mayo and will include regular travel to our branches based in the
Mid-West region (Roscommon, Leitrim and Mayo).
SALARY: € *, *
BENEFITS:
* * days annual leave
* Flexible working hours
* Additional paid sick leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
To apply, please email * with your CV.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
