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Form of work Lead our vibrant & inclusive EC Intake team in Seven Hills
Full Time Permanent position on offer
$83,832.1094 + super + salary packaging available
Lead our vibrant & inclusive EC Intake team in Seven Hills
Full Time Permanent position on offer
$83,832.1094 + super + salary packaging available
Who are we?
The NDIS Partners in the Community Program (PITC) supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to be implemented at a local level.
As a NDIA partner, Northcott will deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports the activities that will improve independence and social participation of children aged 0-6 years with developmental delay and/or disability.
About the role:
We are looking for engaging an Intake Coordinator Team Leader, based out of our Seven Hills office, to lead a cohesive team responsible for supporting a crucial function along the Early Childhood Approach pathway.
You will lead and support a team of intake coordinators that work with children with disability and developmental delay and their families to determine the best supports for their improved independence, social participation and quality of life. Connect with the local community to build networks and pathways that build inclusion opportunities for children with disability and their families.
To be successful, it is essential you will need to demonstrate the following in your application:
Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Early Childhood Education, Allied Health Professions or other relevant professional field.
Experience providing supervision and support to frontline professionals with intensive and complex caseloads
Minimum 2 years extensive experience working with children with a disability and their families
Experience in connecting and building working relationships with local community and mainstream services
Demonstrated experience in working and negotiating with government departments
Moderate IT skills - proficient use of a computer is essential
Demonstrated experience supporting and implementing early childhood approach strategies with families using a capacity building approach.
On a daily basis, some of the many tasks you will engage in are:
Engage with and support coordinators to effectively engage with families to gather information on the child that provides relevant evidence of their disability, developmental delay and/or functioning.
Undertake observations and provide support to Coordinators to undertake observations of a child in their natural environment to assess their functioning and support needs using supporting tools and documents within the NDIS IT system.
Implement strategies that work toward meeting the performance measures of the ECA program outcomes in line with the PITC Statement of Requirements and Grant Agreement.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with local and regional stakeholders, including Early Childhood Education settings, mainstream and community services providing information and support to children with disability and developmental delay.
Adhere to and ensure coordinators meet the strict response timeframes as required in the PITC ECA Statement of Requirements, Standard Operating procedures and Grant Agreement.
Other requirements include:
Current Driver's Licence - P1 minimum
Valid Working with Children’s Check Clearance - mandatory
Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS WC) or willingness to obtain – mandatory
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Fully vaccinated (including boosters) in accordance with current Northcott & NSW Health Regulations & Requirements (unless granted an exemption). The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority.
Successful pre-employment police check
Northcott Culture
Induction Training program – We have a tailored training program to help you understand how we meet targets and see the highest standards
Supportive and experienced Team Leaders & Managers – we want to see you succeed!
Diverse and Inclusive – Our teams are multi-cultural and make it a point to embrace different cultures and opinions
Benefits we offer
A diverse group of people in a great team environment, who share knowledge, pursue growth and a desire for excellence.
Salary packaging, Perkbox, health and wellbeing benefits and more
Great leave entitlements & flexible working environment.
To apply, please provide an updated Resume along with a brief covering letter giving an overview of your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of the role.
Applications close: Sunday 12th March 2023
If you have any questions outside of the information provided, please email Corrine McGann at Corrine.McGann@ndis.gov.au
About us:
We don’t just focus on the bottom line. Our passion is to support children and families with both undiagnosed and diagnosed disability to live the life that they choose. As a large not-for-profit organisation we offer an inclusive culture, a diverse group of people in a great team environment, growth and desire for excellence. We also offer salary packaging, great leave entitlements and a flexible working environment available.
Agencies need not send through applications.
When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application.
Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. This means that we require all of our employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and maintain regular booster shots (unless granted an exemption). Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at diversity@northcott.com.au .
