Early Childhood Support Practitioner
The role of the ECS practitioner is to provide therapy and support under a key worker model for children aged 0-8 with disabilities. This involves working closely with families and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized plans to improve the child's quality of life.
Key responsibilities include:
* Working with families to identify and prioritize their goals using a routines-based approach.
* Providing evidence-based support to address the child's developmental needs across all areas, including communication, play, mobility, feeding, self-care activities, sensory processing, relationships with peers, feelings, and behaviors, problem-solving, and learning.
* Coordinating support required from other disciplines, such as occupational therapy, speech pathology, and psychology.
* Supporting the inclusion and participation of children within their families and communities.
* Providing consultative support to other key workers specific to your discipline or background.
Additional responsibilities may include supplementing this role with clinical work as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner. As a PBS Practitioner, you will collaborate with allied health practitioners, support workers, and family members to achieve optimal outcomes for your clients.