Early Years Specialist
Core
Deliver family-centred, evidence-informed early intervention supports to young children and their families with developmental delays and disabilities within the NDIS Early Childhood Approach.
Role type
Allied Health Specialist (Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist)
Builds
Individualized support plans and capacity-building strategies for families in home and community settings
Domain
Disability services / Early Childhood Intervention / NDIS
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child development knowledge, assessment and observation, coaching and empowerment, NDIS Early Childhood Approach expertise, NDIS funding process navigation, record keeping
Preferred skills
Experience in specialist early childhood settings or Schools for Specific Purposes (SSP), practical strategies for home use
Technologies
NDIA business system
Responsibilities
Deliver supports in partnership with families to achieve goals, tailor support options using assessments and observations, empower families through coaching in everyday environments, connect families with community resources, maintain accurate records of progress and goals, guide families through NDIS application and funding processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
