Key Worker

3 weeks ago


Penrith, Australia Ability Action Australia Full time

Company Description
**_
Welcome to Ability Action Australia_**

We are a national therapy services provider here to help NDIS participants - children, adolescents and adults (0-65yrs) - get more out of life today by improving their access, development, independence, function, and overall health and wellbeing.

**Job Description**:
**About the role**

We are looking for an allied health professional or Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about reaching outcomes for children and families in the **Western Sydney and Penrith areas**.

Are you experienced in working with children aged 0-7 years, particularly operating within a key worker and multidisciplinary model?

Are you looking to work for a thriving business where your passion, expertise and desire to excel will be valued?

**We are flexible **in relation to the background of a suitable person for this role, apart from a minimum of an undergraduate qualification in occupational therapy or physiotherapy or speech pathology or early childhood education is an essential requirement.

You will be putting your exceptional skills to use as you...
- Assist with projects which improve clinical practice and service delivery
- Manage an allocated caseload and complete therapeutic services in a timely manner
- Deliver much needed Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services to participants within schools, homes and the community
- Provide therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based and help participants get more out of life
- Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team
- Maintain awareness of current NDIS legislation to ensure compliance

**What's in it for you?**

We offer:

- ** Flexibility** - You can select the hours and days (minimum of 3 days/week) that work best for you as an individual
- ** Excellent remuneration** - Industry leading salary + car allowance + laptop + smartphone + financial incentives for reaching and exceeding targets + salary packaging options
- ** Work life balance** - Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community as well as the support of office and clinic hours
- ** Career progression** - Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities through Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth
- ** Passionate and uplifting culture** - You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding service to our clients
- ** Excellent training and clinical excellence supports**

**Qualifications**

**About you**

To be successful you will have:

- University qualifications in one of the following fields - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology or Early Childhood Education
- Extensive experience in working with children aged 0-7 years and families
- Experience in delivering services under the NDIS
- Strong knowledge and advocation for the key worker model
- Demonstrated suitability to working within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a caseload
- A desire and passion to deliver high quality, evidence based therapeutic ECI services.
- Genuine passion for working in the Disability sector
- Be an excellent communicator

**Does this role interest you?


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