Early Years Specialist (South/West Sydney Travel)

To excel as an Early Years Specialist at Each, you'll need a qualification in Early Childhood and a deep understanding of child development. Experience supporting families with developmental delays and disabilities, coupled with knowledge of the NDIS and early childhood intervention best practices, will be crucial for your success in this role.

As an Early Years Specialist at Each, your primary responsibilities will include delivering tailored support to families, empowering them with the tools necessary for nurturing children, assessing developmental progress, connecting families to community resources, and guiding them through the NDIS application process, all while maintaining thorough records.

The Early Years Specialist role at Each offers significant flexibility, allowing you to work full-time or part-time from home or at various community locations within South West Sydney. This structure encourages a work-life balance while ensuring you can effectively reach and support families throughout the region.

At Each, Early Years Specialists receive access to extensive professional development, including a $500 budget for SPARK Communication training, regular group supervision, and unique training programs aimed at advancing your career. The supportive environment fosters both personal and professional growth.

The culture at Each is incredibly inclusive and supportive, designed to ensure you’re never alone in your work. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of allied health professionals, participate in peer learning, and receive ongoing training, all contributing to a positive and engaging work environment.

When answering this question, reflect on specific experiences where you supported children with developmental delays. Highlight strategies that worked well, the outcomes achieved, and how you collaborated with families to enhance their children's development.

Discuss your process for assessment, including your use of observation and formal evaluations. It’s important to describe how you tailor your assessments to individual family needs and how you communicate these insights effectively.

Emphasize your coaching strategies and provide examples of how you've equipped families with practical skills. This might include offering training sessions, providing resources, and demonstrating techniques for engagement during everyday activities.

When discussing your familiarity with the NDIS, provide an overview of your understanding, including key components like eligibility, funding processes, and common challenges families face. Highlight your experience in guiding families through the application process.

Describe your approach to connecting children and families with community resources and activities. Share specific initiatives or partnerships you’ve established to enhance inclusion for children with developmental delays.

Use the STAR method to structure your answer, explaining the Situation, Tasks, Actions, and Results. Highlight your problem-solving skills and how you maintained positive relationships with families during the process.

Talk about the resources you rely on—journals, workshops, online courses, and networking with professionals in your field. Mention specific trainings or certifications you have pursued that benefit your role.

Illustrate your teamwork skills by giving an example of a project or case where you collaborated with other professionals. Reflect on how this collaboration improved outcomes for the child and family.

Discuss the importance of thorough documentation in tracking progress, informing stakeholders, and guiding future interventions. Share examples of how your documentation has helped improve practices and outcomes.

Reflect on your alignment with Each's values and mission. Explain how your passion for child development and commitment to empowering families resonates with Each’s dedication to inclusive support and care.