Early Childhood Coordinator

Located in Ballarat, Permanent, Full-time Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters Come and join us to make a life changing impact for children and their families Total remuneration package of $116,881 - $140,048 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging (Dependent on qualifications and experience). Why Latrobe Community Health Service? At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare. Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA. What you’ll be doing in this role? As an Early Childhood Coordinator you can have a life-changing impact for young children and their families. You will be part of a diverse transdisciplinary team of allied health and early childhood professionals. You will implement the NDIS Early Childhood Approach to support children aged younger than 6 with developmental delay or children younger than 9 with disability and their families/carers. You will support families to help children develop the skills they need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their life. Your Work Will Include Your role as an Early Childhood Coordinator will include providing information and linkages to mainstream and community supports, providing early connections and early supports and assisting families to request access to the NDIS where appropriate. In addition, if access is approved by the NDIS, you will support the family to gather information for the development of their NDIS plan and support implementation of this plan. A focus of this approach is to ensure that children receive the individualised supports they require according to their needs and circumstances. What We’re Looking For Tertiary qualification in Allied Health such as Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social work or Early Childhood Education/teaching AHPRA Registration if applicable A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration NDIS Workers Screening Check (can be obtained during application) There will be a requirement to travel across service delivery areas What’s in it for you? ADO each month (full-time staff only) Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance Training & Development (Online & Onsite) Career Progression Opportunities Flexible Working Arrangements For More Information On This Position Contact Karen BoehmArea Manager NDIS EC Central Highlands Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services. Child Safety | Latrobe Community Health Service (lchs.com.au) #J-18808-Ljbffr