AddressAligned Community Care is seeking an experienced Disability Service Manager - Accommodation Services
This exciting opportunity fills your need of engaging with others, leading by example, and taking the helm on all things client care. This permanent, full-time role will manage a team of disability support staff providing Independent Living Supports funded through the NDIS.
Our model was created with that in mind – the Vision to Live Life Well. You'll have a caseload of Complex SIL clients. Your role leads others to work with participants, their families, and external providers to offer a high-quality residential care experience and support that delivers positive outcomes for People With Disability (PWD).
Have you considered what it takes to be a leader?
Working closely with the health system and local providers you will implement effective and unique supports and services to enable participants to reach their goals. You will be part of others gaining greater independence and capacity to engage in all areas of their lives.
A day in the life includes:
- Identify residents' goals, needs, strengths, and aspirations using a person-centered framework embodied by ACC
- Provide informal, and where required formal, peer support and supervision to develop team members
- Work collaboratively with residents, their families, and natural supports, providing information, education, and skills training as appropriate
- Participate in the establishment, development, support, and maintenance of links and partnerships between the mental health service, other government and health services, NGOs, and the community sector
What we can give you:
- Options for hybrid working arrangements
- A company willing to grow with you and commit to you
- Networking opportunities
- Flexibility in your working hours
- A competitive salary range
- Competitive salary package and super contribution
Location and Work Arrangement:
Our office is based in Austral It is situated within the Liverpool City Council area and is approximately 42 kilometers from the Sydney Central Business District (CBD). The successful candidate will be required to work from the office 4 days a week, with one day working from home each week.
Skills and Experience:
- Allied Health qualifications; or minimum Diploma in Disability or similar; or relevant practical experience
- Industry management experience for two years or more
- Experience in providing services to NDIS participants
- Experience in reading, understanding, and implementing NDIS plans
- Experience in connecting clients to services under a client direct care model
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service
- Strong customer service skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with people with disability and support network
- Resilience and competence in high level interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Sound time management skills and demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to make complex judgments, prioritize tasks, and take initiative
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to write high-quality reports
- Current driver's license and willingness to travel to clients where required
