Early Intervention Specialist

Each; Queanbeyan-Palerang; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Flexible/hybrid work

Hybrid office options

Résumé du poste

EACH is seeking an experienced Early Years Specialist to join our Allied Health team across the NSW Moruya or Goulburn offices and in community settings. You will deliver supports with families, tailor options using development knowledge, and coach caregivers to build skills for everyday life.

You'll connect children and families with community resources, maintain thorough records in our NDIA system, and guide families through NDIA plans and funding processes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood/Education.
• Expert knowledge of child development.
• Proven track record supporting families and children with developmental delays/disabilities.
• Knowledge of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and NDIA processes.

Responsabilités

• Deliver supports in partnership with families to help them achieve goals using evidence-informed practice.
• Use assessments and observations to tailor support options for each child and family.
• Empower families, caregivers and professionals through coaching to build skills for daily life.
• Connect children and families with community resources to support participation in chosen settings.
• Keep thorough records of conversations, progress and goals in the NDIA system.
• Guide families through application, implementation and funding processes of NDIA plans.

Connaissances

Child development

Coaching skills

Community engagement

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Description du poste

Full-time or part-time 4 days minimum until 30 June 2025

Hybrid – flexible working options available

Queanbeyan & Batemans Bay region on the lands of the Gundungarra, Ngunnawal, Mulwaree, Wollondilly, Wiradjuri, Dharrook, Dharawal, Tarlo, Lachlan, Pajong, Parramarragoo, Cookmal & Burra Burra Peoples

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Compensation: Up to $18,550 free income tax per year through Salary Packaging and opportunity to purchase additional leave.

Flexibility: Flexibility to work full-time/part-time from home, from our Moruya or Goulburn NSW office and within the community.

Culture: You're never alone. Enjoy an engaging, inclusive, and supportive team environment, with professional support, training, and supervision. Benefit from peer-to-peer learning through allied health support and key-worker best practice meetings.

Professional Development: Access $500 for SPARK Communication training (Hanen). Enjoy a comprehensive induction program and ongoing training for all staff that includes group supervision with national leads. As well as, a "Leading at EACH" program for those that have leadership aspirations.

THE ROLE

Looking for a rewarding career in early childhood intervention? EACH needs an experienced Early Years Specialist to join our diverse team of Allied Health professionals, Social Workers, and Inclusive Education specialists. In this role, you'll:

• Deliver supports, in partnership with families, to help them achieve their goals, using evidence informed best practice.
• Use assessments, observations, and your understanding of child development to tailor support options that fit each child and family.
• Empower families, caregivers, and professionals, helping them build skills and confidence to support children in their everyday lives using your coaching skills.
• Connect children and families with their community to ensure they are included and can participate in the settings and activities they choose.
• keep thorough records of conversations, developmental progress, and goals, in the NDIA business system.
• Guide families through the application, implementation, and funding processes of NDIS plans.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Early Childhood/ Education
• Expert knowledge in child development and the ability to identify developmental issues.
• Proven track record supporting families and children with developmental delays/disabilities, including the implementation of effective strategies for families to practice at home and other settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and early childhood intervention best practice principles and the National Disability Insurance Scheme

JOIN US AT EACH

EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of life. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Next Steps in the Hiring Process

Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out your Hiring Process Guide.

EACH Commitments

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.

At EACH, we are committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures.

Each team member is expected to have a DBS/Background check.