Supported Communication Consultant
Heinrich Haus gGmbH
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Neuwied • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Advising people with communication impairments and their caregivers
- Independently coordinating observation visits, consultation appointments, interdisciplinary professional meetings, and support sessions
- Conducting diagnostic assessments of communicative development needs, advising on individually appropriate support options and communication methods, and providing didactic guidance for integrating these into clients' daily lives
- Assisting clients with contacting assistive-technology providers and applying for funding/coverage for assistive devices; preparing the necessary reports and statements
- Preparing digitally supported reports for payers/funding agencies to ensure reimbursement of provided services
Requirements
- Completed therapeutic or educational qualification (e.g., occupational therapist, speech and language therapist/speech-language pathologist, special education teacher, or care worker for people with disabilities)
- Ideally an additional qualification in Supported Communication (e.g., LUK certificate, UK coach, UK specialist or similar) as well as theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of Supported Communication/AAC
- Willingness to work flexibly within the region, at varying locations, and at different times
- Strong ability to self-organize and to work independently in an outpatient/mobile setting
- Enjoyment of independent work as well as collaboration within a team
- Empathetic and reliable manner with a clear focus on the needs of service users
- Valid Class B driving license and own car required
Benefits
- A respectful and appreciative working environment
- Varied and meaningful work
- Attractive collective agreement-based pay according to AVR, including allowances, annual special payment, and company pension scheme
- At least 30 days’ vacation for a 5-day workweek
- The security and flexibility of a large, modern service organization
- Occupational health and training programs
- Child holiday care, company bike leasing, and additional employee benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
diagnostic assessmentscommunication methodsdidactic guidanceassistive technologyreport preparationfunding applicationssupport optionsinterdisciplinary meetingsobservation coordinationconsultation appointments
Soft skills
self-organizationindependent workteam collaborationempathyreliabilityflexibilitycommunicationclient focusproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
occupational therapistspeech and language therapistspeech-language pathologistspecial education teachercare worker for people with disabilitiesLUK certificateUK coachUK specialist