Psychologist and Speech Therapist for Early Intervention

At AFANIAS, we have spent more than 60 years accompanying people with intellectual disabilities and their families, promoting their autonomy, well-being, inclusion, and quality of life throughout all stages of their lives.

From our Early Intervention and Comprehensive Support Service, we work to favor the integral development of those with developmental difficulties, offering specialized support and accompanying their families through an individualized, interdisciplinary approach centered on their abilities.

In this context, we are looking to incorporate into our team a Health Psychologist with a degree in Speech Therapy, who combines both disciplines to offer an integral intervention in the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and communicative development of the people served. (Double Degree qualification).

JOB MISSION

To favor the integral development, emotional well-being, and communication and language skills of the people served, through evaluation, intervention, and follow-up from the areas of Psychology and Speech Therapy.

The selected person will be part of the interdisciplinary team of the Early Intervention and Comprehensive Support Service, offering individualized and functional support, accompanying families, and promoting the participation of minors in their daily environments.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Psychological evaluation and intervention

●Perform the initial welcome of minors and their families, identifying their needs, strengths, and priorities.
●Carry out psychological, evolutionary, emotional, behavioral, and learning evaluations.
●Design and develop interventions oriented toward cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive skills development.
●Participate in the preparation, monitoring, and review of the Individual Family Support Plan (PIAF).

Speech therapy evaluation and intervention

●Evaluate and intervene in difficulties related to communication, language, speech, and feeding, within the scope of professional competence.
●Design and develop language and communication stimulation programs adapted to the needs of each minor.
●Assess and implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
●Prepare and adapt specific materials and resources that favor functional communication.
●Perform individual and group intervention sessions, based on the established objectives.

Family accompaniment and interdisciplinary work

●Offer guidance, counseling, and accompaniment to families, facilitating strategies applicable to their daily lives.
●Promote the active participation of families in the intervention process.
●Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, educational centers, and other involved resources.
●Develop interventions in natural environments, favoring the generalization of learning.
●Prepare assessment, intervention, and follow-up reports.
●Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of care processes.

●Double Degree in Psychology and Speech Therapy, or both official university degrees.
●University Master's in General Health Psychology or legally recognized health habilitation for the exercise of the health psychology functions of the position.
●Ability to perform interventions from both disciplines.
●Communication skills, empathy, teamwork, and family orientation.

We value

Experience in Early Intervention, childhood, neurodevelopmental disorders, and intellectual disability.
Specialized training in child development, family intervention, and communication and language difficulties.
Knowledge and experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
Experience in intervention in natural environments and family-centered practices.
Knowledge of the quality of life model, person-centered planning, and evidence-based intervention approaches.
Ability for interdisciplinary coordination and preparation of individualized intervention plans.

30 h/week workday, Monday to Friday.
Indefinite contract.
Immediate start.
Salary according to collective agreement.