Developmental Educator

**About us**:
Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

**About the role - Permanent, Part-Time (hours negotiable)**

The Developmental Educator is part of a specialised team at Baptist Care SA providing allied health and other support services to people with disability. As the Developmental Educator, you will work alongside those with a disability and their families, to maximise the funding from their NDIS plan to build their capacity in daily living and enhance their quality of life. You will work in partnership with a range of specialist practitioners, Government agencies, and community engagement teams, as well as Baptist Care SA’s client engagement team and corporate service units to meet the needs of clients and enhance our service offering.
- Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:_
- Proactively engage with clients, their families, support teams and providers to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate strategies and programs designed for clients on an individual or group basis
- Complete Positive Behaviour Support assessment and planning with clients and implement the use of support strategies for clients and their supports in alignment with the values, knowledge and skills outlined in the NDIS Commission Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
- Develop and implement innovative approaches based on current practice in the field of Developmental Education while supporting the Specialist Support Services team in their role to facilitate personal planning and a person-centred approach to support
- Participate in clinical supervision and support other developmental educators within the team to engage in professional education and reflection
- Ensure that client records, referrals, service agreements and consents are appropriately managed and documented

**About you**:
You are a true advocate in every sense of the word; working alongside your team to achieve the best outcomes for our clients, our pathway and our stakeholders. You are engaging and approachable, able to work with a variety of people, building effective relationships with our people, our clients, and their guardians. Having an eye for detail, you are methodical yet effective with your administration, record keeping and evidencing the support provided by you and the team to our clients. You will be rewarded with a supportive and close-knit team who are passionate about the work they do, and the goals our clients are achieving. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop within this expanding pathway within our organisation.
- You will also have the following skills and experience:_
- A Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education or equivalent qualification
- Current membership with Developmental Educators Australia Inc (or an equivalent professional body)
- Previous experience working with people with disability with high complex needs
- Experience operating within the current NDIS environment, including knowledge of the operations of local providers, LACS, the NDIA and NDIS Commission and other relevant agencies
- Experience in the development of positive behaviour support plans and strategies

**Specific Requirements**:
Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.
- You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:_
- Full unrestricted South Australia Driver’s Licence
- DHS Child-Related Employment Screening or Working With Children check
- National Police Clearance
- Current Provide First Aid certificate
- Training: Safe Environments for Children and Young People (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work outside of normal office hours may be required
- Travel within South Australia
- To be considered for employment with Baptist Care SA, you must have an up-to-date Covid 19 Vaccination status or be able to provide an appropriate medical exemption.

**Why work with us?**

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
- You’ll also receive:_
- A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award 5 (up to $92,773pa depending on experience) + superannuation
- Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and up to five days Paid Cultural Leave