Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Regional Speech & Language Therapy Coordinator to join our nationwide team. The Regional Speech & Language Therapy Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting our therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants across the North Western Region, facilitating knowledge sharing, skills development, and performance and service improvement. Additionally, the Regional Speech and Language Therapy Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing specialised speech and language program/model tailored to the unique needs of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Based in the Northwest region you would be part of an experienced professional team who are passionate about changing lives.
You will be responsible for the development of best practice, evidence-led therapy services across DSI Branches in the North Western Region. You will oversee the current services, which are comprised of highly experienced therapists based in DSI branches, Speech and Language Therapists and specialised therapists working within the private sector who are contracted to provide services in DSI branches.
You will work with local branches who do not currently provide SLT to assess the local needs and barriers, and to advise and support the development of new services where needed. Supporting SLTAs to deliver services and provide clinical support.
You will gather statistics regarding therapy provision and therapy outcomes, collaborating with the National Speech and Language Therapy Coordinator to add to the current evidence base. You will document best practice and develop information and case studies which can be used to advocate for improvements in state services.
You will provide supervision to Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants in the Region.
About Down Syndrome Ireland
Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is the national charity for people with Down syndrome and their families in Ireland, supporting over 3,500 members across 25 branches nationwide. We are working to achieve an optimal quality of life for people with Down syndrome, as equally valued, independent citizens.
Qualifications And Experience
Experience Required:
* Highly experienced Speech & Language Therapist with a background in intellectual disability services
* Minimum of 5 years' previous experience
* Current CORU registration
* Current IASLT membership
* Experience of co-ordinating or managing therapy services for children and adults with Intellectual Disability including people with Down syndrome.
* Experience of documenting outcomes and developing clinical pathways.
* Experience delivering training workshops to parents and teachers
* Experience with both adult and paediatric clients
Roles And Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
* Oversee, co-ordinate and further develop the Speech & Language Therapy services across the North Western Region.
* Collaborate with existing therapists to explore best practice and add to the existing knowledge base regarding effective therapy for people with Down syndrome.
* Provide supervision and support for branch therapists and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
* Work with local branches to advise and support the development of new services where needed.
* Work towards a unified approach to therapy provision across the organisation
* Provide clinical support to branches
* Identify needs and resources required to support people with Down Syndrome.
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