Early Childhood Early Intervention Coordinator

Employment: Full-time or Part-time

The Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) team implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) ECEI Approach, supporting children 0 – 6 years with developmental delay or disability. With a key focus on the individual needs of the child, supports will be delivered using a family centred approach to achieve long term positive outcomes for each child and their family/carer.

Key Selection Criteria:
Qualifications

• University qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy or Psychology
• Current Professional Registration (if applicable)
  

Essential

• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS, in particular the ECEI approach
• Demonstrated experience in Family Centred approaches
• Demonstrated understanding of individualised planning and funding
• Valid Working with Children Check Clearance
• Successful pre-employment police check
• A current driver’s licence and use of own car

Key Result Areas:

ECEI Service Delivery

• With appropriate support, use family centred frameworks to plan with clients.
• Deliver assessments, short term intervention supports, and other appropriate strategies to assist children and families achieve positive long-term outcomes.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to build capacity of local mainstream and community services to increase participation and inclusion of children with developmental delay or disability.

Communication and Accountability         

• Effectively ensure all information is treated in a way that respects the individual clients right to confidentiality and dignity.
• Comply with Lifestart policies and procedures and other relevant standards for service provision.
• Positively represent Lifestart in all opportunities, role modelling the Code of Conduct and actively supporting the mission, vision and values.
• Seek support from the team leader through open communication.

Reporting, Documentation & Administration

• Carry out reporting, documentation and administration tasks including service records.
• Maintain case notes, plans and required documentation on NDIA’s Client Record Management system.
• Comply with organisational requirements for the accurate and timely completion of documentation.