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Form of workFighting Chance are on the lookout for full time experienced Assistant Manager to support the House Manager – SIL in the day-to-day operation of the Accommodation services.
ABOUT FIGHTING CHANCE
Fighting Chance designs, builds and scales social enterprises which move the dial for Australians with disability and their family. We work to identify the challenges, hurdles and barriers faced by people with disability in their everyday lives and then design and build sustainable social enterprise businesses to bridge these gaps. Our mission is to ask ‘WHAT IF?’, to see the world as it isn’t yet, to image a future quite different to the present. And then to make it happen!
Fighting Chance Values:
• The person is the point
• The power of yes
• We're trailblazers
• A hand up, not a hand out
• Unbeatable workforce
Our values become the heart of our operations, systems and practices in all areas of the business. They are at the centre of what binds us together as a group.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a full-time position reporting to the House Manager. Your main responsibilities will include:
• Oversight of the operations of the SIL House from service delivery and working with participants to staff management
• Building professional and positive relationships with participates and staff and able to respond as directed to changes in housemates and organisational needs
• Role model to a high standard the policies, procedures, values and leadership standards of Fighting Chance - build a ‘yes’-based culture.
• Share learning and provide professional support to staff, stakeholders and families to ensure competent understanding and awareness of challenging behaviours and the
effective implementation of behaviour support plans.
• Provide support which reflects the Disability Services Standards, Child Safety, NDIS and other relevant legislative requirements and to report any potential breaches to
management.
• Contribute to developing a staff team in each of our houses with the talent, experience and skills to support housemates with complex behaviours, through training and staff check ins.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
• A relevant qualification and previous experience in similar program/support service delivery in the disability or similar sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the needs of people with a disability.
• High bandwidth for multi-tasking.
• Natural aptitude for and experience in delegation and managing people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Total commitment to the values, behaviour and culture of Fighting Chance.
• A passion for (and/or experience with) working with people with disability.
• Possess a working knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
• Display cultural awareness.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check.
• Proof of Covid 19 Vaccinations - including Booster
WHAT WE OFFER:
• An attractive salary - $70,000 to $80,000 per annum subject to experience and qualifications
• Tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, meaning you can increase the value of your take-home income.
• A chance to be a part of a passionate, creative and inclusive team
• Four wellness days per year
• Flexible /hybrid working practices
• Northern Beaches location
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like you please apply today! To be considered for this position please attach a cover letter outlining your suitability to the position, along with your current resume.
