Speech Pathologist

by jo | Aug 17, 2023 | Careers

Location:

Currently recruiting a Speech Pathologist at Port Macquarie

Speech Pathologist

1. Flexible, family-friendly work arrangements
2. Support children and families in early childhood intervention 
3. Join a leading Early Childhood Intervention Network

Full Time Position

If you are looking for flexibility and a supportive workplace with a diverse range of work opportunities, then this role is for you. Early Connections Alliance is a network of not for profit organisations working together to create a strong and connected Early Childhood Intervention Network on the Mid North Coast. All locations are Registered NDIS Providers working with a diverse range of children with a variety of needs and diagnoses. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Why work for us:

• Six weeks annual leave per year
• Salary packaging and financial incentives, including significantly above award rates.
• Diverse range of clients with a variety of needs and diagnoses.
• Preexisting caseload
• Option for new graduates to work as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) until qualifications are finalised
• Regular supervision and mentoring by Senior Speech Pathologist
• Highly experienced team of Early Intervention Specialist Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists.
• Be a part of the Early Connections Alliance (from Taree to Coffs Harbour) and benefit from the knowledge and experience of a vast Allied Health and Education Team.
• Work alongside our experienced senior therapy and teaching staff
• Access to generous professional development opportunities
• Flexible, family-friendly work arrangements

About the role:

• Provide assessments, interventions and therapy to children 0-12 years with a diverse range of disabilities.
• Visits to the home, child care and school environments to provide an inclusive model of practice. Early Connections has extensive relationships within the community.
• Opportunity to be a Key Worker within a transdisciplinary model and to provide consultation to  Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Early Childhood Educators and families.
• Educational sessions for parents, teachers and preschool staff.
• Working between four sites in Lake Cathie, Wauchope and Port Macquarie.
• Using CRM and iPad technology.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience providing speech pathology services to children and families
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Driver’s licence as this position would require some travel between services
• NSW Working with Children and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• A commitment to Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention, inclusive practice, family centred approach to service delivery
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Willingness to adopt and recommend routine based therapy strategies to facilitate child development
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practise.
• Ability to organise time and set priorities.

Whist there is a work vehicle, some travel is required using your own car. A current driver’s licence and comprehensive care insurance are prerequisites for the position.
A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check are required.
Part-time status will be negotiated on employment and may be dependent on the applicant’s level of experience.

Location: Port Macquarie/Hastings
For a confidential discussion or to request a position information pack please call or email Allison White (Manager): 02 6583 8238 or allison@earlyconnections-pmh.org.au.
Applications must address the selection criteria.

Teacher Position Kempsey

by jo | May 30, 2023 | Careers

Early Connections Kempsey Manager

by jo | Apr 12, 2023 | Careers

Early Connections Kempsey Manager

Summary
Early Connections Kempsey is seeking a highly motivated skilled Manager to join a quality organisation and provide leadership and guidance in partnership with the Early Connections Kempsey Finance Manager. This is an amazing opportunity to work for an organization that is very experienced and highly regarded in the community.

The organization provides services to children from 0-12 years of age and their families. Services include Early Childhood Intervention, Speech Pathology, Early Childhood Teachers, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, groups, school readiness programs and early childhood centre/school consultation services. We work with the child and their family to
develop skills to support them to succeed socially, emotionally and behaviourally.

If you are looking for flexibility and a supportive workplace with a diverse range of work opportunities, then this is the role for you. The hours of this position are flexible and can be discussed on application.

This position is responsible for:
• The day to day running of Early Connections Kempsey in partnership with the Early Connections Kempsey’s Finance Manager.
• The co-ordination of services offered through Early Connections Kempsey.
• The quality of individual programs.
• Providing reports, attending Management meetings, and liaising with the Management Committee.
• The Management of NDIS, Department of Education and “fee for service” service provision.
• Drafting marketing and communications material (internal and external) in line with the organisation’s purpose, values and operational needs.
• Developing and maintaining a network of contacts in stakeholder and community organisations appropriate to the role.
• Ensuring human rights and organisation values are imbedded in and aligned with quality systems.
• Developing systems and reporting mechanisms to ensure identification of possible quality risks.
• Ensuring quality reporting systems effectively measure the quality of the service or compliance with contractual obligations, as appropriate.
• Improving procedures and policies to increase the quality of the service delivery, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and measured through customer and staff feedback and survey data.
• Contributing to and informing budget allocation to ensure appropriate resourcing for quality and compliance systems.
• Providing appropriate reports and documentation to meet internal and external requirements.
• Maintaining appropriate records including policies, procedures, and statistical data.
The successful candidate will have:
• Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field and extensive
professional/administration/management/Human Resource Management experience.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in all areas of administrative procedures, program development, family and community liaison and employees’ professional development.
• Commercial expertise and background, (desirable not essential)
• Enhanced time management and prioritisation skills
• Experience in working in partnership with families.
• Experience in leading a team and the ability to promote open communication in a team environment.
• Experience in managing a disability service.
• Knowledge of NDIS, Disability Standards and Acts.
• Experience in undertaking projects.
• High quality oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in applying for grants.
• A current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker check, and Police check is required.

About Early Connections.
The Early Connections Alliance is a network of not-for-profit organisations working together to create a strong and connected Early Childhood Intervention network on the Mid North Coast. All locations are registered NDIS Providers working with a diverse range of children with a variety of needs and  diagnosis. Early Connections has extensive relationships with the community. Early Connections build the capacity of the child and family in natural, inclusive settings.

Why Work for Us:
• Above award pay rates and conditions.
• A variety of clients with a diverse range of needs and diagnosis.
• Work with a highly experienced team of Early Intervention Specialists Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and Occupational Therapists.
• Be a part of the Early Connections Alliance (from Tuncurry to Coffs Harbour) and benefit from the knowledge and experience of a vast allied health and education team.
• Work alongside our experienced administration and senior staff within our organisation, as well as the wider Alliance.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Flexible family friendly work conditions.
• Salary Packaging.
• We are an established registered NDIS provider with extensive experience and success.

Position Location: Kempsey
Applications Close: 12th May 2023
For a confidential discussion and to request a copy of the position description please call Debbie Fraser on 02 6562 6491.
www.earlyconnections.org.au/careers

Physiotherapist

by jo | Oct 20, 2022 | Careers

PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST – 1 full time position

Early Connections-Manning and Great Lakes is seeking a full time Paediatric Physiotherapist.  Current 4th Year students & new graduates are welcome to apply.  If you are looking for flexibility and a supportive workplace with a diverse range of work opportunities, then this role is for you.  

Early Connections Alliance is a network of well known & very experienced not for profit organisations working together to create a strong and connected Early Childhood Intervention Network on the Mid North Coast. All locations are Registered NDIS Providers working with a diverse range of children with a variety of needs and diagnoses. 

Why work for us:

• Above award pay rates and conditions – 6 weeks paid leave & 15 days personal leave per year (or pro rata).
• Full Salary packaging benefits – increased tax free income.
• Reimbursement for travel at ATO rate.
• Structured mentoring program with weekly mentoring support for new graduates from a very experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist.
• Access to professional development opportunities every year – $1,000 per year (or pro rata).
• Ipad provided to each staff member for work purposes.
• Flexible, family-friendly work arrangements.
• Diverse range of clients with a variety of needs and diagnosis.
• Highly experienced team of Early Intervention Specialist Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Music Therapist and Psychologist.
• Be a part of the Early Connections Alliance (from Taree to Coffs Harbour) and benefit from the knowledge and experience of a vast allied health and education team.
• Work alongside our experienced senior therapy and teaching staff, who can provide supervision and ongoing mentoring if needed.

About the role:

• Provide assessments, interventions and therapy to children 0-12yrs with a diverse range of disabilities
• Visits to the home, childcare and school environments to provide an inclusive model of practice. Early Connections has extensive relationships within the community.
• Opportunity to be a Key Worker within a transdisciplinary model and to provide consultation to Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Early Childhood Educators and families.
• Educational sessions for parents, teachers and preschool staff.
• Working between two sites Forster and Taree
• Using technology and iPads.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary Degree in Physiotherapy or currently working towards it.
• Current/future registration with AHPRA.
• Experience providing Physiotherapy services to children and families.
• Knowledge of NDIS and Keyworker Model.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Driver’s licence as this position would require some travel between services.
• NSW Working with Children and Police Checks.
• A commitment to Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention, inclusive practice, family centred approach to service delivery.
• Well developed computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Experience in disability or paediatrics (desirable).
• Willingness to adopt and recommend routine based therapy strategies to facilitate child development.
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to organise time and set priorities.
• NDIS worker check

While there is a work vehicle available for use, some travel is required and your own car and a current driver’s licence are a prerequisite for the position. A current Working with Children Check and Police Check is also required. Part Time status will be negotiated on employment and may be dependent on applicant’s level of experience. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to join this highly motivated team! Please contact Sally Gibson – Manager – on (02) 6552 7333 or sallyg@earlyconnections-mgl.org.au if you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion about the role.