Early Intervention Facilitator – Making Early Years Count

• Empower families with knowledge and support | Welcoming team and leadership
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children 0-9 years and their families
• NFP Salary Packaging | Family Oriented & Flexible Employer

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of where they live.

As an Early Intervention Facilitator at BUSHkids, you will be a key member of our Early Childhood Approach service supporting early intervention for families with children younger than 6 with developmental delays or children younger than 9 with a disability in accessing the supports and services they and their families need to achieve better long-term outcomes.

You will empower families with essential information and resources about the NDIS and services that align with their goals, while undertaking assessment and intervention work under the guidance of the ECA team leadership. Additionally, you will assist families in identifying and planning the services they need, liaise with a range of health and service providers and ensure timely documentation, including writing reports, responding to queries, reviewing clinical notes, and communicating with referrers and clients.

A highly fulfilling career awaits you at BUSHkids! This is a wonderful opportunity to take on an incredibly rewarding role assisting families where your involvement will make both a meaningful and lasting impact.

BUSHkids Benefits - What You Can Expect

• A highly supportive and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values
• Very welcoming team and Centre leadership ready to support your growth and development
• We offer comprehensive training in NDIS and Early Childhood Approach
• Collaboration with a network of Early Intervention Facilitators, clinicians, and other staff across the organisation to share knowledge and expertise
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression
• Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role
• Flexibility and work-life balance to support your family and personal needs
• An attractive remuneration ranging from $72K to $81K base plus superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave
• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year plus $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance. This represents up to an additional $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses on top of your base salary.
• Annual Professional development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year)
• Additional 3 days of gifted paid leave over the Christmas period

About You

You may have experience in a similar role, such as NDIS support coordination, case management, or working within early childhood education or the children, family, or youth sectors. This includes experience in early intervention, education, or case support roles where you've worked with children with developmental delays or disabilities. A key aspect of this role is your experience in early intervention services for families and young children, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds. Any relevant qualifications are highly desirable.

• Understanding of the NDIS, choice and control and the principles of person-centred care
• Practical, can-do attitude with a passion for children, families and the community
• Adaptable and flexible in nature with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication and report writing skills
• Alignment with BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
• Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Current C Class Drivers' License
• Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

Key Selection Criteria

Professional Practice

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention services for families and young children including parenting
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with vulnerable families who may experience multiple barriers to accessing services

Communication/Team Participation

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to work effectively in a local community to provide high quality services
• Demonstrated ability to develop professional networks and work collaboratively with other service providers

Leadership/Work Unit Management

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

APPLY NOW!

Please include your resume and written response (no more than 2 pages) to the Key Selection Criteria as part of your application. A full job description can be downloaded on the BUSHkids website at https://www.bushkids.org.au/professionals/join-our-team

Application Closing Date: 11AM Monday 24th February 2025

Enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Co-ordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or email [email protected]

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

Your future is bright at BUSHkids; and together we can create brighter futures for children across Queensland.