Early Childhood Education Specialist (Early Intervention)

Early Childhood Education Specialist (Early Intervention)
 

Central Coast Family Support Services is seeking an experienced and qualified Early Childhood professional to work as part of the Early Intervention team. This part time opportunity (21 hours) is ideal for individuals looking for flexibility in a family friendly environment.

The role will work collaboratively with families to identify strengths, mitigate risk factors, increase capacity for resilience and promote positive relationships. This position will provide interventions with families, including in the community and through home visiting. The specialist will also plan and facilitate group programs within the community.

Key Responsibilities;

• Working as part of the team to provide Early Childhood supports for children with developmental delay or disability     
• Provide evidence-based assessments and intervention including the development of support plans
• Working with the Early Intervention team to capacity build supports around the child
• Promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement
• Plan and facilitate group programs for primary care giver and their children aged 0-12 using an evidence-based interventions
• Provide comprehensive assessment and planning with primary care giver using evidenced-based tools, with a focus on age appropriate development.
• Utilise child focused, trauma informed, developmentally appropriate interventions focused on the wellbeing of children and families.
• Enhance and promote Early Childhood networks within the sector
• Empower participants to foster their independence with access to appropriate resources, opportunities, and services within the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Social Work or equivalent
• Sound theoretical knowledge, ideally with a minimum of 2 years sector specific experience, with particular reference working with children 0-7 years
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome and developmental delay
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of services for children and families

This position is covered under the SCHADS award, Level 4, with fringe benefit salary packaging offered to increase your take home pay. CCFSS strives to provide a flexible and collaborative work environment.

Interested in this opportunity?

If you feel that you are suitably qualified and experienced for this position please download the position description and application information from CCFSS website https://ccfss.org.au/work-with-us/

Interested applicants should ensure they provide the following in the application.

• A cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria (outlined in application package).
• An up-to-date resume.

The essential criteria must be addressed in your cover letter for applications to be considered. These documents should be clearly marked "Position Application" along with the names of two professional referees, and emailed to: *****@ccfss.com.au or alternatively post your application to:

Central Coast Family Support Services Inc.

PO BOX 7125, Kariong, 2250

Closing date for applications is Monday 22 January 2024 at midday. Applications may be screened before the closing date, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification, may apply for and be considered for this position. CCFSS employs staff reflective of the diverse communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

Enquiries or a confidential discussion about the position may be directed to Sarah Grey on 4340 1585 or *****@ccfss.com.au