Youth Speech-Language Pathologist - Trauma-Informed Care

Youth Justice and Victim Support; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Justice and Victim Support in Cleveland, Queensland, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver assessments, intervention, and specialist advice for young people with complex communication needs in detention and post-release settings.

The role focuses on high-quality clinical work, Easy English communication, and training the workforce to support communication needs in a high-risk environment.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality clinical assessments for youths in detention and community settings.
• Develop reports and inform referrals and interventions.
• Lead multidisciplinary meetings and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cultural capability and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of young people's communication skills.
• Lead modification of written information using Easy English and visual supports.
• Implement interventions addressing language, literacy, and social skills.
• Lead multidisciplinary meetings to support integrated case management.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders and design training programs.
• Maintain safety and adhere to detention centre procedures.

Skills

Cultural capability

Clinical assessment

Intervention planning

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Education

Master of Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Youth Justice and Victim Support in Cleveland, Queensland, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver assessments, intervention, and specialist advice for young people with complex communication needs in detention and post-release settings.

The role focuses on high-quality clinical work, Easy English communication, and training the workforce to support communication needs in a high-risk environment.