We are growing! We are looking for an experienced Developmental Educator to join our collaborative and passionate multi-disciplinary team. 

About Us 

At Complete Disability Services SA, we are proud to foster a values-based organisation that encourages and empowers our team to make a difference in the lives of our clients living with varying abilities. 

Our business was created to be a point of difference within the disability sector for the exceptional service we provide to our clients and for the creative, inclusive, and fun workplace culture we have created for our team. 

Working with creativity and excellence enables us to make a difference by offering complete client-focussed disability services to Adelaide and surrounding regions. 

As an allied health provider, we offer support and services to our clients either in a home environment, in a school/kindergarten setting or in our therapy rooms located in Payneham, just 10 minutes east of the CBD.

About the role 

The role of Developmental Educator will be responsible for the delivery of best practice, client-centered support for our clients under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, including assessment, education, and intervention.

Working closely with our clients, their families/carers, this role requires a practical approach to work holistically across the life span to address issues which may affect the function, independence and social inclusion of our clients living with disability. 

Day-to-day responsibilities include: 

• Develop and implement innovative, person-centered methodologies based on current practice in the field of developmental education to assist with complex behaviour support
• Teaching functional life skills including social inclusion, communication, self-care, recreation, daily living, and employment
• Provide recommendations and therapy that impacts positively on a person’s ability to participate in their daily activities 
• Working and liaising with families, service providers, other allied health professionals and community members to enhance the choice, social inclusion, and quality of life for people living with disability
• Provide written reports including recommendations to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Helping families, caregivers and individuals living with disability to understand the impact of disability on a person’s daily functioning

To be successful in your application, you will:

• Hold tertiary qualifications in Developmental Education and/or Disability 
• Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work and communicate effectively with clients, their families, community agencies and other professionals 
• Be passionate about working with people living with a disability
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the support needs of people living with a disability across home and community settings
• Possess excellent report writing skills in behaviour support strategies and assessments
• Be First Aid certified 
• Be able to build rapport and maintain strong working relationships with clients and their families
• Have the ability to work independently within a supportive team environment
• Be a team player and contribute to a positive workplace culture
• Hold current NDIS Worker Check/National Police/DCSI Check

Why work for us? 

We bring a holistic and complete approach to allied health therapy services and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and creative workplace culture

We offer ongoing training and development and paid professional development opportunities with flexible working arrangements including working from home. 

To apply for this position, along with an up-to-date resume, please submit a one page covering letter, detailing your relevant experience and please also include your motivation for applying for the role. 

Please direct all confidential enquiries to our Managing Director, Kelly on 8166 1820 or [email protected] 

Applications for this position close Monday 4 December 2023.