Key Worker - Wagga Wagga

Everyday Independence; Wagga Wagga; Vor Ort; AUD 80.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Continuous Learning

Vehicle options

Laptop

Phone

Bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Everyday Independence is seeking a dedicated Key Worker to deliver interventions to NDIS participants aged 0-8 and their families, across homes, schools and community settings. Availability for before/after school appointments is essential.

You will work within a collaborative, supported team, with PD opportunities, supervision, and a strong focus on building skills and routines that make a real impact for children with disability.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years' experience working with children (0-8) and families.
• Demonstrated experience working with children with disability.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check and Working with Children Check required.

Aufgaben

• Deliver interventions to NDIS participants (0-8 years) and families in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Support before/after school appointments.
• Document and bill sessions using the participant management system.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team player

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in OT/PT/Speech Pathology or Early Childhood Teaching

Jobbeschreibung

Job title – Key Worker

Location – Wagga Wagga

Employment Type – Full time, Part time (4 days per week) or 9-day fortnight

Salary – $80,104.00 - $93,120.80 per annum (inclusive of annual leave loading) + superannuation + vehicle options + mobile + laptop + options to boost salary up to $10,000

Supervision and Support – from supervisors, team leaders and peers

Professional Development – PD leave and allowance

Formal learning opportunities available through registered training organisations and universities.

• Forge an alternative career path as a Key Worker within our early childhood team
• Be a game-changer for children with disabilities and their families
• Attractive base salary + super + PD + phone/laptop + vehicle options + bonus

• Forge an alternative career path as a Key Worker within our early childhood team
• Be a game-changer for children with disabilities and their families
• Attractive base salary + super + PD + phone/laptop + vehicle options + bonus

About Everyday Independence

With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

As one of the Australia’s largest therapy providers, Everyday Independence is growing with confidence and welcoming passionate, purpose driven practitioners who want to make a real impact. At Everyday Independence, you’ll find job stability, structured mentoring and supervision, continuous learning and professional development, career pathways and a values-driven culture.

About The Role

We are looking for Key Workers to deliver interventions to NDIS participants (specifically children aged 0-8) and their families that lead to positive, life-changing outcomes.

Availability and commitment to support before/after school appointments is essential, as this is the most highly requested time for Key Workers to provide therapy to their participants.

As a Key Worker at Everyday Independence, no two days will be the same. If you were here last week, these are some of the things you may have done:

• Working in the social model means you’ll work and deliver therapy in diverse settings; from homes and schools to playgrounds, and community centres
• Attended a family’s home to conduct their initial appointment, utilizing your assessment and communication skills to get to know them, their child and goals
• Worked collaboratively with a kinder teacher at a preschool to support a child to develop their motor skills
• Coached parents through finding a school that best suits their young child’s needs
• Worked collaboratively with a Speech Pathologist and family members to support a child to develop their communication and social skills
• Built meaningful relationships with the participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
• Documented, and billed for, each session through our online participant management system
• Provided support for a 5-year-old after school so that they can establish consistent routines
• Attended the weekly team meeting in the Hub; sharing stories of impact, coffee and laughs
• You’ll have met with your Team Leader and Therapy Mentor to tap into their clinical knowledge and/or support
• Dropped into an online mentoring session to build knowledge of using Assistive Technology with a participant and some tips to introduce some behavioral support strategies

Who We Are Looking For

At Everyday Independence, our team thrives on shared values and a collaborative spirit. We're on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our values and can seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environment.To work as a Key Worker, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and registration.

• If you are an Occupational Therapist, you will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration
• If you are a Physiotherapist, you will have a degree in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration
• If you are a Speech Pathologist, you will have a degree in Speech Pathology and SPA registration
• If you are an Educator, you will have a Bachelor or Master's degree in Early Childhood Teaching or Special Education

You will also need:

• Minimum 3 year's experience working with children (aged 0-8) and their families
• Demonstrated experience working with children with disability
• A positive and flexible approach to work
• Strong communication skills and be a team player
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• A valid Australian drivers license
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Childrens Check
• Availability and commitment to support before/after school appointments

What We Offer

• Continuous Learning: Guidance and support provided by industry-leading early childhood clinicians and allied health practitioners to help you excel.
• Reducing non-billable admin tasks: Utilising an AI-powered health scribe as part of our commitment to improve service delivery
• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration (based experience), plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses
• Bonus Potential: Earn up to $4,000 annually for meeting role expectations and up to $10,000 annually by increasing your billable time to support more participants
• Flexible Working Options: Enjoy calendar control and create a week that works for you
• Opportunities for Growth: Growth opportunities are endless! Explore clinical supervision or operational leadership career pathways
• Supportive Environment: Dedicated operational, clinical and admin support so you can focus on what you do best. Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in the field
• Everyday Perks: We offer a range of additional perks including pet-friendly hubs, in-house career coaching, professional development leave and budget, wellbeing days, paid parental leave, regular social events and access to confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program

Join the Change Makers

At Everyday Independence, your expertise in early childhood intervention isn't just valued; it's crucial in driving positive change for children with disabilities and their families.