Job Description

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ORS is expanding our Early Childhood Support (ECS) service at all of our sites for NDIS participants aged 0-8. ECS will provide therapy & support under the Key Worker model where there is one lead practitioner that supports the child and family through applying a range of strategies across all areas of development. You will liaise with and co-ordinate therapy from multiple disciplines as needed throughout the process.

As an Early Childhood Support Practitioner your duties will include: n

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- Working with families and children to develop and prioritise their goals using a routines-based approach
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- Providing support to families that reflects a strengths-based and family-centred approach with a focus on improving the child and family quality of life
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- Providing evidence-based support to address children’s goals across all areas of development e.g. communication, play, mobility, feeding, self-care activities, sensory processing, relationships with peers, feelings and behaviours, problem-solving and learning
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- Working to develop the capacity of the adults supporting the child
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- Coordinating support required from other disciplines. This could look like a quick question for another therapist, a joint visit with a consulting therapist, a therapy block with another therapist to address that specialist area or a referral to another division for ongoing support.
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- Supporting the inclusion and participation of children within their families and communities
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- Providing consultative support to other Key Workers specific to your discipline/ background
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You will also get the opportunity to supplement this role with a clinical position of Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.

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As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner your day to day duties will involve working with allied health practitioners, support workers and family members to achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients.

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You will assess and observe participants challenging behaviours and work towards increasing skills, improving emotion regulation and introducing replacement behaviours to reduce the use of restrictive practices.

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Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and assessments focus on increasing a person’s quality of life including improving their skills and enhancing their independence.

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You will develop a plan and implement with training and regular follow up and review.

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You will receive extensive training & support from Team Leaders & Managers on site to effectively perform in this dual role.

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- Provide the resources for our staff to be able to work from home
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- Aim to allocate clients close to your home
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- Give you ownership of your own calendar so you can book appointments to suit your schedule
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- Provide suburban office locations with free onsite & local parking
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- Give you the ability to work part time or reduced hours
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Role Requirements Early Childhood Supports Key Workers n

must have considerable experience working with paediatric clients,



a true passion for delivering paediatric clinical services and must have one of the following qualifications & industry registrations:

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- Developmental Educator – A person who has a bachelor’s degree or higher and has current full membership with Developmental Educators Australia Inc.
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- Early Childhood Teacher or Educator – A person who has a bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Special Education, who where applicable has a current registration or accreditation with their state or territory’s relevant professional body.
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- Occupational Therapist – A person who has a current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration as an Occupational Therapist.
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- Social Worker – A person who is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
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- Speech Pathologist – A person who is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist as approved by Speech Pathology Australia.
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- Psychologist – A person who has a current AHPRA Registration as a Psychologist.
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About ORS n

We are one of the largest and fastest growing national allied health and workplace rehabilitation providers in Australia, with a proven track record and reputation for providing high quality evidence-based, and client-centred services for over 30 years!

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For further information on ORS Group, we encourage you to visit our website to read more about our extensive services, our detailed employee profiles, video library & company values.

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The ORS Group is a multicultural, diverse, supportive and versatile employer, specifically encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, working parents, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities.

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📌 Early Childhood Support / Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 Ors Group
📍 Melbourne