Job Role
Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager you will work within an inter-disciplinary school-aged team (6-18) / early services (0-6).
Provide a range of supports to service users in St. Catherine’s SNS and children with moderate ID in community settings.
You will communicate and work in co-operation with members of an inter-disciplinary team and enjoy a high level of professional support in providing an integrated quality service.
You will be involved in the development and delivery of training to parents, staff, and teachers.

Essential:
Graduate or studying towards a QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies, Social Care or equivalent.
A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Department of Health and Children. (Overseas qualifications must be validated).
A minimum of 3 – 5 years post qualification experience.
CORU registration (possess on closing date).
Necessary qualification to work with clients with a wide range of feeding/eating/drinking/swallowing disorders (FEDS).
Relevant clinical experience working with clients that have intellectual disabilities and autism.
Experience working within an inter-disciplinary team.
Excellent IT and communication skills.
Full drivers license.

Desirable:
An interest in working with individuals working with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
Experience in working with children with complex medical needs and/or dysphagia.
Experience in working as part of an inter-disciplinary autism diagnostic team (ADOS trained).

Knowledge of:
National Policy surrounding Progressing Disability Services (PDS).
Knowledge of the Disability Act 2005.
HIQA requirements for Residential and Respite Services.
To apply please forward your CV and cover letter to Debbie Carr at recruitment@stcatherines.ie by 5pm on June 14th 2019