About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.   

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role

We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic Developmental Educator with experience in the disability sector to work in our growing Clinical team in the child youth and family space in Unley, Adelaide. The Developmental Educator will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside psychologists and clinicians.
 
As the Developmental Educator, you are responsible for making significant contribution to enhancing the lives of individuals living with a disability. You will promote and encourage skill development, independence and quality of life for people living with a disability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative approaches based on current practices in the field of Developmental Education to assist with complex behaviour support, whilst supporting the clinical team.
• Champion the use of person-centred tools in problem solving and embrace the organisational strategies in service development.
• Deliver professional support, training and consultancy to Support Workers and/or family members as required.
• Work as part of a team to provide a range of therapy and intervention services to people living with disabilities and their families/carers with a focus on emotional wellbeing and independence. 

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education (or equivalent)
• Full membership of the Developmental Educators Australia Incorporated (DEAI)
• Current and unrestricted Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate
• Demonstrated relevant experience working with people living with a disability and their support networks
• Comprehensive knowledge about challenging behaviour and complex needs
• A sound understanding of person-centred thinking, the principles of NDIS and the National Disability Service Standards
• High level knowledge of relevant community networks and mainstream services

Successful candidates will be required to undertake probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check, Child Related Employment Screening and NDIS Worker Screening. 

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities

How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click 'Apply Now'.

For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact [email protected], using the subject line: Developmental Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. With this in mind, if you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview.