• Are you a passionate ECEI professional?
• Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
• Do you want to be part of a supportive and dedicated team?

About Northcott:

Northcott is a not-for-profit disability services provider that works with customers to realise their potential. Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: www.northcott.com.au

About the Role:

We are seeking an ECEI Coordinator to provide personalised and dynamic supports to children & families. Based in our Seven Hills office you will deliver the NDIS planning and reporting process to children aged 0-6 with developmental delay and disability, and their families. As an ECEI Coordinator, you will have a desire to build rapport with both indigenous and non-indigenous families. You will need to have high emotional intelligence and a passion to deliver the best results in this role based on detailed consideration of the evidence and your experience in early childhood intervention. Specifically:

• Undertake observations of a child in their natural environment to assess their functioning and support needs using supporting tools and documents within the NDIS IT system.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders including Early Childhood Education settings, mainstream and specialist services providing information and support to families with children with disability or development delay.
• Seek to build the capacity of families and the community to work confidently and effectively with children with disability to meet each individual child's developmental needs.
• Carry out administrative duties as required by Northcott including regular reporting against ECEI performance measures, monthly reports, funding reports and data collection to ensure contract compliance for the program.

At Northcott we are proud of our workforce diversity and inclusion. This position is classified as an "Identified Position" and as such is Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Designated & authorised under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

About the person:

• Have a passion for helping children aged 0-6yrs with developmental delay or disability
• Identify as Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander (Proof of Aboriginality is a requirement of the successful candidate/s)  
• Align with Northcott's values as a Partner In The Community.
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Education, or relevant professional experience.
• Experience providing family support and/or family therapy to families using a family focused and strengths based approach.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and implementing Early Childhood intervention strategies with families, using a capacity building approach.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible in your approach with children and families.
• Knowledge of Disability Services Act & Standards, Child Protection Legislation and the principles of Keep Them Safe.
• Current NSW Drivers' Licence 
• Industry Standard Checks (Police Check, NSW WWCC)

Why work for us?

• Be rewarded by equipping children and families with all abilities to lead inclusive lives within our community
• A friendly, supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• A family friendly workplace; support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
• Learning and development opportunities as well as career growth opportunities
• Other Perks; Salary Packaging options, additional leave entitlements, flu shots, EAP, discounted gym memberships and much more

**Applications for this position close 31st July 2019**

 For all enquiries about this position, please email Prashanthi at prashanthi.moses@northcott.com.au