Child Development Specialist

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Detail information about job Child Development Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

Hallis’ specialist Not for Profit team is delighted to be working exclusively with the Benevolent Society in the recruitment of their Partners in Community teams for the rollout of the NDIA’s Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) service. These teams will cover multiple locations across Brisbane North/South, Beenleigh/ Logan (including Redlands) from July 2018 and Caboolture/ Strathpine from 1 January 2019.
 
The Opportunity:
 
The ECEI approach supports families to help children, aged 0-6 who have a developmental delay or disability, to develop the skills they need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their life. The Benevolent Society’s ECEI teams will provide a family centred approach that supports greater inclusion in mainstream settings and builds the capacity of a child and their family.
 
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide early intervention services and assessments for children with a development delay and/or disability and their families. Reporting to the Team Leader, alongside other professionals, such as Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, you will work collaboratively to undertake and document assessments, identify strengths, promote positive family relationships, and develop individualised support plans for on-boarding to the NDIS as appropriate.
 
These roles represent a unique opportunity to have a genuine impact on the lives of the children and families you will work with.
 
You will need:
 

• Degree qualified in early childhood education, social work, psychology or area of specialisation
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience of early childhood curricula, learning frameworks and child development
• Experience working with and supporting vulnerable children and their families to realise positive change and developing individual early intervention plans in consultation with them.
• A deep understanding of child development and the issues encountered by children with developmental delays and/or disabilities, and their families.
• A proven ability to document assessments and create detailed reports using technology and paper-based systems in a clear, logical, understandable and timely way.
• Experience interpreting clinical documentation with a view to formulate recommendations for children with developmental delay or disability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults and the proven ability to establish meaningful relationships with young children and their families.
• The ability to build and maintain partnerships with local stakeholders, Government departments, disability support service and allied health providers.

• Experience coordinating the delivery of specialised therapy and intervention activities and services for children with developmental delay and/or disability, as well as working from a strengths-based perspective to assist these children and their families to meet their identified needs.
• Knowledge of and a commitment to early intervention as a strategy to optimise child outcomes.
• An understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities.
• Experience delivering evidence-based programs and services to optimise child development, health and learning.
• At least 12 months experience working with children and/or families in an Early Childhood Education focused role, including experience developing individual and group intervention plans.
• An excellent understanding of child protection issues and potential vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, mental health issues, and the impact of trauma and the effect on child behaviour and development.
• A current driver’s license, Positive Notice from Disability Services and Blue Card

 
To apply:
 
Please attach your resume (in Word format) and a cover letter letting us know why this role is of particular interest to you… If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of these children and their families - we’d love to discuss these unique and exciting opportunities with you…
 
Remuneration: base salary + super+ salary packaging 
 
Hallis and the Benevolent Society are committed to increasing the numbers of under-represented people in the workplace and have active equal opportunity and diversity strategies. We encourage applications from people of all cultures and demographic backgrounds including if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, as well as people living with disability.