Key Worker Educator/Therapist

Aspire works alongside people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations. We believe that everyone should be able to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. Our focus is to work together with all to build a community where all people are empowered and supported. We provide a variety of services in and around Albury/Wodonga. Our early intervention services are provided at our purpose-built facility which includes group rooms, therapy rooms (with observation windows and sound system), and sufficient office space. We also have an extensive range of assessments, therapy equipment and resources available. 

Our transdisciplinary team is renowned for its quality early intervention services that aim to positively impact the lives of children with disabilities and their families. The team is dedicated to providing the perfect foundation for a child's success. We make every moment count as we create opportunities for growth and exploration. We tailor support and empower children and their families to embark on the most incredible journey towards a thriving life full of possibilities. 

Our early intervention team use a transdisciplinary Key Worker model of service delivery and aim to impact the lives of children with disabilities and their families. 

If you would like to work alongside customers and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations, then this role is for you.

Our values are - Integrity, Connection, Inclusive, Collaboration and Excellence.

We offer great work life balance, a supportive team, professional growth and development opportunities, and more. 

As a Key Worker you will provide quality clinical and specialist supports by performing assessments and planning for children with developmental delay or disabilities in a range of environments, including center, home and community based, or as required by each family. 

WHAT A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE

ASSESSMENTS - You will implement a wide range of assessments to identify individual strengths, challenges and diagnoses. Training and support is provided to Key Workers in the use of these assessments. 

INTERVENTION - You will identify goals for intervention and carefully support and monitor progress in each session. Your intervention will based on information derived from your detailed assessments. You will work closely with families to build their capacity to implement functional and meaningful strategies from day to day. Support provided is flexible as you may support the family in a variety of settings, from our facility, their home or education setting, or in the community.

VARIED CASELOAD - Primarily working with children experiencing autism, developmental language delay, intellectual impairment, specific learning disabilities, attentional disorders and other neurodevelopmental delays, you will provide evidence-based intervention in individual and group formats. 

COLLABORATION WITH PEERS - Achieve client outcomes through an integrated approach to therapy and consultation with families, carers, guardians, and healthcare and education providers. You will regularly attend meetings and liaise with medical and allied health professionals to ensure a team-based approach to support.

SUPPORT FROM THE TEAM - You will work with an amazing team of administrators, educators and allied health professionals to develop your skills.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor qualification in Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy and current registration or membership with relevant professional body. 

Other criteria:

• You must also hold a current driver's license and be willing to obtain and NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW and VIC Working with Children Check
• An interest for or experience in working to support children with a disability and their families as well as an understanding for complex needs
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong rapport and relationships with clients, carers, staff and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Effective written and communication skills, time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills
• High level of enthusiasm and positive attitude

The successful candidate will reap the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time positions available)
• Competitive negotiable annual remuneration package-based on skills and experience
• Salary packaging offered (pay less tax and have more money in your pocket!)
• Access to company vehicle, mobile phone, tablet and laptop
• On-going career development and progression opportunities

Application Process:

• Please address the essential criteria in your application
• Please include in your cover letter any additional skills and experience that are relevant to this role

If you are interested in this AMAZING career opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly Recruitment Officer via ***********@aspiress.com.au or 0419 663 *** for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you!