Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 30th Jul 2021
Lifestart is an Early Childhood Partner, delivering the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach across the greater Sydney region and including Nepean Blue Mountains, Illawarra Shoalhaven and Central Coast.
Lifestart has a proud history spanning over 25 years, providing quality specialised allied health therapies and support to children and young people living with disability or developmental delay and their families/carers. We are passionate about and committed to our vision, that all children and young people are able to participate inclusively and meaningfully in their community.
Lifestart is seeking experienced Early Childhood Teachers and Allied Health Professionals to join our ECEI team.
ECEI Coordinators engage with children aged 0-6 years with additional needs, disability or development delay and work alongside families entering the NDIS ECEI approach.
As the main contact for families (Key Worker), you will benefit from the trans-disciplinary focus of our diverse team.
With access to the latest technology, you are able to work flexibly to support clients in their homes, early childhood, school and community settings. You will also provide parents/carers with the knowledge, skills and supports to optimise their child’s development and ability to participate inclusively within the wider community.
Supporting families to access main stream community support
Implementing short-term therapy and early intervention strategies, to assist the child’s development
Providing information to families so they can develop an understanding of access to the NDIS, including the planning process, to support their ability to make informed decisions
Developing NDIS funded plans, preparing reports and documentation in accordance with the NDIA requirements
Build and maintain effective relationships with external service providers to ensure the effective delivery of required services and to monitor progress to agreed outcomes
Participating in community capacity building and supporting mainstream services to become accessible to those with disability
Working within a multi-disciplinary team and sharing your expertise and collaborating with other allied health professionals
This position is contracted for 12 months (full or part time). To find out more about the ECEI approach go to the NDIS website at www.ndis.gov.au.
Lifestart provides the ECEI approach across a wide service area including throughout Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and Illawarra Shoalhaven regions.
It is expected that you can work flexibly across these regions including Work From Home, at one of our offices and within client home, early childhood, school and community environments.
Essential
Preferred
In return for your expertise, you will receive a highly competitive remuneration package with the opportunity to salary sacrifice (increasing your take home pay), novated leasing options, travel allowance, professional development opportunities and additional paid leave above the National Employment Standards.
Be rewarded by equipping children of all abilities to lead inclusive lives within their community. You will enjoy a culture of collaboration and inclusion where our people are motivated, challenged and recognised for their contribution.
For further information please see our website www.lifestart.org.au to view the position statement. For any enquiries contact our Recruitment Team on 9364 0131 or 9364 0132.
Lifestart welcomes applications from culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, suitably qualified people who may have a disability, lived experience or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.