My Word Speech Therapy is looking for a Key Worker to join our close-knit team.

If you are interested in empowering children to live whole, healthy, and happy lives together then this is the role for you!

You will love this position if you:

• Enjoy Empowering Children – Work with children and their families to help improve their quality of life!
• Desire Collaborative Team Culture – Join a team that are truly passionate about making a difference, who learn from each other and celebrate wins together!
• Want Work-Life Balance – We proudly offer flexible work arrangements and provide added benefits such as paid Team Wellness Days and Birthday Leave!

Casual position (8-32 hours per week). Opportunity to progress to permanent employment in a part-time or full-time role.

Role of a Key Worker

• Provide assessment and intervention for children aged 0-6 years using the Key Worker model and a family-centred approach
• Provide consultation and oversight of programs, to clients, the My Word Speech Therapy team and any other relevant professionals
• Work collaboratively with Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, clients, families, schools, preschools, and any other necessary professionals to provide holistic therapy programs
• Empower children and their families to assist them to meet their NDIS goals

Benefits of a Key Worker

• Consistency with ONE regular therapist for the family (instead of having several different people and trying to remember all the different appointments!)
• A Key Worker can build a fabulous relationship with the child and family
• A Key Worker can really advocate for that child, knowing everything that is going on their lives and their needs
• A Key Worker can start to really help the child achieve their goals, with the support from our team & their own knowledge base

Skills & Experience

To be eligible to apply for this role, you will need to have completed at least 4 years of tertiary study, including an accredited teacher education program, at a recognised university or higher education institution, such as:

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and/or Primary)
• A combined or double degree, for example, a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and/or Primary)
• An undergraduate degree and an accredited graduate entry teaching degree, for example, a Master of Teaching (Primary)
• Additional studies in disability, special education, or allied health are desirable
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes and utilise evidence-based practice
• Professional, warm and empathetic approach to clients
• Willingness to learn, grow, and provide excellent services to children within a team environment

Other Requirements

• Current NSW and VIC Working With Children Check
• Valid National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Check + Mandatory Worker Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence and reliable car
• Current First Aid Certificate

We would love to hear from you!

Contact
Please send your CV and cover letter to Maegen Walsh at maegen@mywordhealth.com.au or through our form HERE.

You may contact Maegen on (02) 6023 6380 or via email for further information.