AddressBackground
Kindred Kids Early Learning is a provider of comprehensive Early Intervention for autistic children (and children with other developmental conditions), on the Sunshine Coast. Kindred Kids aims to bring the most cutting-edge Early Intervention approach to our community using the world-recognised and renowned Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
Located in Buderim, Kindred Kids Early Intervention offers a program combining group and individual ESDM therapy.
Kindred Kid’s aim is for children with special needs to have access to fun, comprehensive, evidence-based, and cost-effective Early Intervention services.
About Us
Kindred Kids Early Intervention is a dream coming to reality for its’ passionate owners who saw a need for Early Intervention to extend beyond the clinical space into the daycare environment, where children could learn in a natural setting. Using ESDM as the curriculum was an easy choice as it is an NDBI and well researched as effective for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition to creating a one-of-a-kind Early Intervention program, Kindred Kids has a focus on providing a supportive workplace culture. We are seeking professionals with like-minded positive attitudes to bring this new endeavour into reality.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, or Psychology
- Developmental Educator (bachelor's degree or higher and with current full memberships with Developmental Educators Australia Inc.)
- Early Childhood Teacher or Educator (bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Special Education, where applicable with a current registration or accreditation with their state or territory’s relevant professional body)
- Passion for working with children
- Current AHPRA registration (if applicable)
- Willingness to certify in Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Therapy
- Blue card
- Full First Aid, including CPR
- QLD Driver’s License
- Experience in Practice Management software, preferably Cliniko
Desirable
- Experience in mentoring and leading others
- Strong organisational and technological skills
- Clear, personable and professional written and oral communication
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Complete training to become an ESDM practitioner.
- Support the delivery of transdisciplinary Early Intervention services to children with moderate to severe developmental disorders within a group setting.
- Facilitate data-gathering, assessment and intervention planning using the ESDM framework.
- Creative problem solving with your intervention team, parents and coworkers.
- Receive ongoing training to achieve fidelity within ESDM and G-ESDM sessions.
- Lead and mentor a team of Early Childhood Therapy Assistants.
- Incorporate the strengths of your allied health or education discipline into this important role.
Benefits
- Become trained in a world-recognised cutting-edge Early Intervention model.
- Great pay and benefits.
- Paid ESDM Certification costs with regular internal and external supervision.
- Build skills in working with children with disabilities.
- Contribute and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals.
- Receive regular on-going supervision and other professional development opportunities.
- Positive workplace culture with a focus on work-life balance. Thanks
- Career progression opportunities available, make Early Intervention your career!
