In accordance with NDIA expectations, ORS is expanding our Early Childhood Support (ECS) service at all of our sites for NDIS participants aged 0-8. ECS will provide therapy & support under the Key Worker model where there is one lead practitioner that supports the child and family through applying a range of strategies across all areas of development. You will liaise with and co-ordinate therapy from multiple disciplines as needed throughout the process.As a Key Worker - Early Childhood Support your duties will include:Working with families and children to develop and prioritise their goals using a routines-based approachProviding support to families that reflects a strengths-based and family-centred approach with a focus on improving the child and family quality of lifeProviding evidence-based support to address children’s goals across all areas of development e.g. communication, play, mobility, feeding, self-care activities, sensory processing, relationships with peers, feelings and behaviours, problem-solving and learningWorking to develop the capacity of the adults supporting the childCoordinating support required from other disciplines. This could look like a quick question for another therapist, a joint visit with a consulting therapist, a therapy block with another therapist to address that specialist area or a referral to another division for ongoing support.Supporting the inclusion and participation of children within their families and communitiesProviding consultative support to other Key Workers specific to your discipline/ backgroundRole requirements:Early Childhood Supports Key Workers must have considerable experience working with paediatric clients, a true passion for delivering paediatric clinical services and must have one of the following qualifications & industry registrations:Developmental Educator– A person who has a bachelor’s degree or higher and has current full membership with Developmental Educators Australia Inc.Early Childhood Teacher or Educator– A person who has a bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Special Education, who where applicable has a current registration or accreditation with their state or territory’s relevant professional body.Occupational Therapist– A person who has a current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration as an Occupational Therapist.Social Worker– A person who is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.Speech Pathologist– A person who is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist as approved by Speech Pathology Australia.Physiotherapist– A person who has a current AHPRA Registration as a Physiotherapist.Psychologist– A person who has a current AHPRA Registration as a Psychologist.Counsellor– A person who is either a member of the Australian Counselling Association or an accredited Registrant with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.Exercise Physiologist– A person who is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.Other Professional– A person who is not one of the types of professionals listed above but who has a Bachelor’s degree or higher in their relevant area and holds current registration or membership with their relevant registration and or professional body.About ORS:We are one of the largest and fastest growing family owned and operated national allied health and workplace rehabilitation providers in Australia, with a proven track record and reputation for providing high quality evidence-based, and client-centred services for over 30 years!If this sounds like the job for you, don’t miss this opportunity and apply now!The ORS Group is a multicultural, diverse, supportive and flexible employer, specifically encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, working parents, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr