Early Childhood Key Worker - NDIS
Locations: Mildura
Tenure: Part Time or Full Time
Salary: $71,525 - $89,600 (pro rata for part time)
Applications Close: This position will remain open until filled
Position Description: Early Childhood Key Worker - NDIS
New applicants only
The Early Childhood Key Worker provides a single point of contact, through a transdisciplinary approach, for families of children (0-7 years of age) with NDIS plans, with required NDIS service provision. The EC Key Worker acts as the central contact between families, the Allied Health Team Therapists, other services in the Agency and providers in community.
The Early Childhood Key Worker will:
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Help families develop goals and a therapy plan specific to their child’s developmental and support needs.
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Provide information, referrals and advice.
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Support families with strategies to use in everyday life.
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Provide a flexible, individualise and responsive service shaped by each child’s changing needs.
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Build each family’s capacity to advocate on their own behalf through understanding their rights and the rights of their children.
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Include other specialist team members the Allied Health Team to work with families and their children using a team approach.
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Advocate on the behalf of the family and support them in negotiating the NDIS system.
Qualifications and Experience:
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The person employed will be expected to have previous relevant experience in the field and will be required to hold an accredited qualification relevant to the position at Degree Level or above. Including but not limited to; Allied Health Profession, Psychology, Social Work, or Early Childhood Education.
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A current drivers licence, a willingness to travel and preparedness to be accommodated overnight when required.
For more information regarding this position contact Maree Fullgrabe - Human Resources Manager on 5023 5966.