Job Title: Early Years Specialist
About EACH
EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years.
We are a team of compassionate individuals who offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of life.
Job Description
This is a full-time or part-time (4 days) position with hybrid – flexible working options available, based in Ipswich on the lands of the Yuggera, Jagera & Ugarapul Peoples.
No billable hours are required for this role.
What's In It For You
Compensation includes up to $18,550 free income tax per year through Salary Packaging and opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Flexibility allows you to work full-time/part-time from home, from our Ipswich office, and within the community.
You'll 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
You'll have access to $500 for SPARK Communication training (Hanen).
A comprehensive induction program and ongoing training for all staff are also provided, including group supervision with national leads, as well as a 'Leading at EACH' program for those with leadership aspirations.
The Role
1. You will deliver supports, in partnership with families, to help them achieve their goals, using evidence-informed best practices.
2. You will use assessments, observations, and your understanding of child development to tailor support options that fit each child and family.
3. You will empower families, caregivers, and professionals, helping them build skills and confidence to support children in their everyday lives using your coaching skills.
4. You will connect children and families with their community to ensure they are included and can participate in the settings and activities they choose.
5. You will keep thorough records of conversations, developmental progress, and goals, in the NDIA business system.
6. You will guide families through the application, implementation, and funding processes of NDIS plans.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
1. A qualification in Speech Pathology.
2. Expert knowledge in child development and the ability to identify developmental issues.
3. A 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.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and early childhood intervention best practice principles and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Additional Information
To view a copy of the full Position Description, please click here.
Alternatively, for more information, please contact Cammie Dinh (Talent Acquisition Business Partner).
The next steps in the hiring process can be found by checking out our Hiring Process Guide.
We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences. At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect. We create 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.