What ESA Sandringham can offer you...

Situated in the beach side suburb of Sandringham you will work with children 0-9 years, delivering the ground-breaking Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) program to families. We proudly offer the rigorous ESDM training that is required for professionals.

Early Start Australia offers you a small practice feel with plenty of corporate support services and job security, allowing you to focus on delivering quality care and support.

You will have access to:

• Rostered CPD hours including regular group and individual supervision, in-house professional development, discipline-specific and trans-disciplinary training
• Free team collaboration time, national and state clinical meetings, internal / external mentoring with industry experts
• Paid professional development leave
• Paid parental leave
• Performance incentives
• Access to various online shopping outlets at reduced prices – from groceries to movie tickets

The opportunity at ESA Sandringham...

Providing early intervention and therapy services to support children and families maximising independence and participation, you will take responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate psychological interventions based on an individual’s sensory, cognitive and physical needs in collaboration with the individuals, families and relevant others. This includes:

• Conducting standardised clinical assessments to determine goals/areas of needs.
• Providing information, education and support to clients and families to support informed decision making on priorities for intervention.
• Developing functional, routine-based goals with clients and families.
• Providing therapy interventions and resources to clients and families that match evidence based practice to individual/family goals, values and preferences for service provision.
• Reviewing progress formally in collaboration with individuals and families to celebrate achievement, obtain feedback on services provided and set new priorities..
• Provide therapy interventions and supports in collaboration with others, particularly within a key worker/transdisciplinary team approach.
• Providing evidence informed therapy services to clients and NDIS participants building on family/client strengths, needs and priorities.
• Support inclusion and participation for clients in community activities of their choice.
• Work closely with key stakeholders and ensure ongoing communication, leadership and support are provided to deliver quality services and supports.
• Ensure a focus on continuous improvement through regular evaluation, training and review.

What do you need to join?

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or AASW;
• Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families!
• Possess the ability to provide counselling, and offer knowledge of therapeutic interventions, to children, young people and parents who present with issues related to mental health, trauma, behavioural issues, as well as general wellbeing;
• Experience in completing risk assessments and mental health assessments;
• Compliance – AHPRA registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid-19 vaccination certificate or exemption, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle.

We would love to hear from you! 

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families – Apply Now!

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

https://earlystartaustralia.com.au/