Youth Lead Practitioner

Attractive base salary + super + PD + phone/laptop + vehicle options + bonus
- Unrivalled clinical education, support and supervision
- Be a game-changer for youth with disabilities and their families

**Job title** - Youth Lead Practitioner
**Location** - Craigieburn
**Employment Type** - Full time or Part time (4 days per week)

**About Everyday Independence**
With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is a dynamic allied health organisation committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change-makers are on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

**About The Role**
We are looking for Youth Lead Practitioners to support adolescents and young adults aged 10-24 as they navigate life with a disability, from adolescence through to early adulthood.

As a Youth Lead Practitioner at Everyday Independence, no two days will be the same. If you were here last week, these are some of the things you may have done:

- Led the interdisciplinary team that plans a young person’s NDIS funded therapy package, acting as the main contact for adolescent and young adult participants and their families
- Utilised assessment and intervention skills to support youth participants to achieve their educational, personal, social, and working life goals
- Worked within the social model which means you’ll have worked and delivered therapy in diverse settings, from homes and schools to playgrounds, workplaces and community centres
- Held meaningful, future-focused conversations with participants and their supports
- Empowered participants and their families to develop habits and routines
- Built meaningful relationships with your participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
- Documented, and billed for, each session through our online participant management system
- Attended the weekly team meeting in the Hub, sharing stories of impact, coffee and laughs
- You’ll have met with your Team Leader and Therapy Mentor to tap into their clinical knowledge and/or support

**Who We Are Looking For**
At Everyday Independence, 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 Youth Lead Practitioner, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and registration.
- If you are a Youth Worker, you will have a Bachelor of Master’s degree in Youth Work or Community Services and YWA membership
- If you are a Social Worker, you will have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work and AASW membership
- If you are a Specialist Educator, you will have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Education and AASE membership
- If you are a Registered Nurse, you will have a Bachelor of Nursing and AHPRA registration.

You will also need:

- Minimum 12 months experience working with youth aged 10-24
- A positive and flexible approach to work
- Strong communication skills and be a team player
- Commitment to personal and professional growth
- Demonstrated experience working with people with a disability
- Willingness to work to billable targets
- A valid Australian driver’s license
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Working with Children’s Check

**What We Offer**
- **Continuous Learning**: Guidance and support provided by industry-leading early childhood clinicians and allied health practitioners to help you excel.
- **Competitive Salary Package**: Attractive remuneration, 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, multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in the field.
- **Everyday Perks**:We offer a range of additional perks including pet-friendly hubs, in-house career coaching, professional development budget, wellbeing days, paid parental leave, regular social events and access to confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Join the Change-Makers