Developmental Educator

**Full job description**

Career Progression and industry leading personal and professional development

Flexible work options - create your ideal work life balance

**Job title**:

- Developmental Educator

**Employment Type** -Casual

**Location** - We have positions available in Western Melbourne, Northern Melbourne, North Eastern Melbourne, Inner Eastern Melbourne, Outer Eastern Melbourne, Pakenham, Bayside, Peninsula, South Eastern Melbourne, Southern Melbourne, Barwon, Melton, Western Melbourne or Wyndham.

At K-One Community Services, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities. With a commitment to excellence, compassion, and inclusivity, we provide high-quality support services tailored to the unique needs of every person we serve.

**About The Role**

As a Developmental Educator at K-One Community Services, no two days will be the same. If you were here last week, these are some of the things you may have done:
Work alongside participants and their key supports to develop new skills and habits. Problem-solve challenges that prevent participants from living fulfilled lives.

Champion the role of a social model practitioner by helping people overcome barriers that keep them from engaging with their local community and the wider world. You won’t do this alone—you'll work with the support of an interdisciplinary team and habit coaches (allied health assistants).

Use evidence-based practice and professional reasoning to recommend the most appropriate team of supports, therapy, duration, location, and timing. Develop effective and strong working relationships with people and their families, identifying and addressing factors that may affect relationships, and repairing breakdowns in a timely manner.

Enhance people's capacity to make their own life choices and increase their independence. Approach risk positively to achieve quality-of-life outcomes, while ensuring safeguards are in place to protect the rights and well-being of the most vulnerable.

Conducted an initial assessment using our LEAD evidence-based assessment tool

Liaised with the interdisciplinary team to wrap the right supports around the participant and their family

Supported a person in their everyday environment - home, work, school or community

Capacity building of their support team to provide a capable environment

Attended peer group supervision/mentoring and professional learning to help grow your expertise and skills

Participated in a weekly team meeting and shared a story of impact

Completed reflective practice to develop evidence-based plans

Shared a joke and a laugh with colleagues and maybe attended a hub social event

Who We Are Looking For

At K-One Community Services, our team thrives on shared values and a collaborative spirit. We're on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our values and can seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environment.

**To work as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you’ll have**:
Hold a Bachelor or Masters of Disability (or equivalent)

Upon applying/prior to interviewing, be eligible for Developmental Educators Australia Inc (DEAI) membership

You may be required to submit a suitability assessment and be deemed a Behaviour Support Practitioner by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (Evidence of letter required)

Be passionate professionals with a strong advocacy for removing barriers using the social model of therapy

Show empathy and understanding, while being open and non judgemental

Be driven to see high impact outcomes in people’s lives

Be able to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working with Children’s Check

Hold a valid drivers license

**What We Offer**

Continuous Learning: Guidance and support provided by industry-leading allied health professionals to help you excel.

Competitive Salary Package: Attractive wages, plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses.

Flexible Working Options: Enjoy calendar control and create a week that works for you.

Opportunities for Growth: Growth opportunities are endless Explore clinical mentoring/education or operational leadership career pathways.

Supportive Environment: Dedicated operational, clinical and admin support so you can focus on what you do best. Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in the field.

Join the Change-Makers

**Wages: $50 to $140 per hour**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $50.00 - $140.00 per hour

Supplementary Pay:

- Annual bonus
- Christmas bonus
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person