About the Company At AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, we have a simple yet sincere goal: to provide early intervention that enables children with autism to live their best lives. It’s how we do it that sets us apart from everybody else.
AEIOU is a profit-for-purpose organisation, established in 2005 to deliver high-quality therapy and care. Our family-centred program meets the Guidelines for Good Practice and supports children with autism to develop essential life skills, independence, and confidence.
The Position
The NDIS Advisor actively supports AEIOU Foundation families in navigating their NDIS funding throughout the duration of a child’s enrolment, ensuring they obtain reasonable and necessary funding for their child.
Responsibilities will include: - Supporting families to secure individualised funding for reasonable and necessary supports (including upon enrolment and at each plan review stage)
- Developing and delivering programs and resources that will help families navigate the NDIS with confidence
- Monitoring and reporting on developments within the NDIS that may impact AEIOU
- Establishing and maintaining positive, engaging relationships with families during the enrolment process up to and including the offer process, with follow up once the child is enrolled.
- Supporting families to develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate the NDIS and early years of an autism diagnosis in the ECEI space.
About you:
- Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of NDIS Early Intervention Early Childhood Space and how this impacts AEIOU clients and the organisation
- Be an articulate communicator and an excellent negotiator
- Excellent computer literacy and report writing skills
- Ability to read and evaluate research articles and interpret legislation
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
- Have your COVID-19 Vaccination certificate (double-dosed) or an approved Government Exemption
- Have a current Paid Blue Card (or able to obtain before commencement)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check required if your Blue Card was applied for or renewed post 1 February 2021
- Unrestricted open drivers license (some travel to centres required)
What we do for you:
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year which increase your take-home pay
- 5 weeks annual leave, plus the option to purchase an additional week
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and immediate family
- Values-based quarterly recognition awards
How to Apply
Apply for this position today by attaching a brief cover letter and a resume. We encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.
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