Early Childhood Specialist

• $95,976 + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits
• Permanent Full Time or Part Time Contract option
• Location: National Role - prefer based in Dubbo or Western NSW but open to major cities or Work From Home
• Must have Allied Health qualifications
• Rewarding work – every day you know you are making a real difference

Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more and .
The NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with disability to participate in and contribute to improving social and economic life, as well as provide certainty that people with disability will receive the care and support, they need over their lifetime. The NDIS provides multiple ways to assist people with disability to exercise choice, including taking reasonable risks in the pursuit of their goals and the planning and delivery of their supports. One of the ways this is done is through Local Area Coordination (LAC). For more information, please visit .
Your Opportunity
The Early Childhood Specialist role will work alongside families and their children 0-9yrs with developmental delay and/or disability. In this role you will have the opportunity to work together with the ECC team in providing evidence based, family centred specialised supports.
This position is a national role, with the ability to work from just about anywhere in Australia. A preference is to base the position in Dubbo or Western NSW or have easy access to travel to this location.
This role will require national travel. The EC Specialist coordinator will empower children and their families to build capacity, exercise choice and engage with the services available. You will work directly with families, both in-home and in community settings, to assess and develop suitable goals and plans for children. We promote wellbeing, development, and community engagement through a family-centred approach. Successful candidates will tackle this role using a calm and composed demeanour with the ability to be responsive and agile in a changing environment.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments in consultation with EC coordinators
• Implementing Family Support plans in either group or individual basis
• Providing advice on community services and supports that are available; facilitate referrals and introductions
• Engaging and upskilling staff as well as the broader community on their specialised expertise in child development
• Work directly with mainstream providers and community groups to drive inclusion
• Work within the Statement of requirements set out by the NDIA and Mission Australia

Position Requirements
With a significant background in the children, youth & family and/or disability sectors, you will be confident in your assessment processes, and intervention implementation skills. Other requirements include:

• Qualifications in Allied Health - compulsory
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in the Disability, Child, Youth and Family Services sector
• Significant knowledge of child development delays and/or disability
• Exceptional communicational skills with the ability to establish and build rapport, engage and influence stakeholders
• Strong administration skills and experience in the use of databases; online portals and other software
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills
• Full driver licence with no restrictions

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.
We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you are skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
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We encourage applications from people with disability and Indigenous Australians.
If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email .
Your Benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via

) * Free external, confidential counselling and access to
. * Volunteering opportunities

• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How To Apply
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