Early Childhood Specialist

2 days ago

Kew, Australia Guide Dogs Victoria Full time

**About Guide Dogs Victoria**

Guide Dogs Victoria is a leader in breaking down barriers that enable our people to live life without limits.

Guide Dogs Victoria recognises and responds to the diverse needs and choices of our Clients. We specialise in providing high quality and safe services and supports to people living with low vision or blindness and other disabilities. We are one of Australia’s most trusted charity and an employer of choice in the disability and aged care sectors. We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our employees and volunteers and the benefits this brings to our organisation. Our people enjoy an inclusive and culturally safe work environment free from all forms of discrimination. Guide Dogs Victoria is a place where talent is recognised and innovation is encouraged.

**Early Childhood Specialist**

Guide Dogs Victoria has a vacancy for an experienced professional to join our Team in the position of Early Childhood Specialist for a 12 month parental leave position, working to support children who are aged 0-7 years old who are blind or have low vision. Guide Dogs Victoria main campus is located in Kew, however this position will be supporting clients in the Western suburbs primarily.

**In this role you will be responsible to**:

- Work in collaboration with the Client Services team and practitioners to deliver services and maximise community engagement and opportunities for young children who are blind or have low vision;
- Provide services within a Fee for Service Model, providing outcome measures and clinical justification for service and equipment needs;
- Identify and gather information to administer the appropriate pathway for achieving outcomes, as well as effectively identify appropriate service needs that will assist the child in everyday environments.
- Bachelor level qualification(s) in Early Childhood and/or Special Education (a must have);
- Previous experience in a similar role working with children who are blind or have low vision is desirable;
- A strong client and customer focus and a commitment to person centered service practices;
- A commitment to live the values and behaviours of Guide Dogs Victoria; and
- A strong alignment with the vision of Guide Dogs Victoria in delivering independence to people who are blind or have low vision.

**Benefits that Guide Dogs Victoria offer**:

- Fully maintained tool of trade vehicle.
- A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $18,550.
- 6 weeks paid parental leave.
- Support towards your professional development including paid study leave, educational assistance and an external mentoring program.
- Wellbeing program which includes an annual wellbeing calendar, discounted health insurance, employee assistance program, skin checks and annual flu vaccinations.
- Reward and Recognition program.

**Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion**:
**Mandatory Safety Screening Checks**

All employees are also required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination requirements as a condition of their employment, including third dose vaccinations. Vaccination evidence or valid medical exemption must be provided prior your commencement date.

**Make a tax deductible donation before June 30**:

- Your support this tax-time can ensure people like Lucy are matched with their perfect Guide Dog.

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