Practice Leader

About the role
Under the general direction of the Child & Youth Services Team Leader the Child & Youth Services Senior Support Worker provides leadership and guidance for Youth Workers staff to achieve positive and quality outcomes for the people CLO supports.Staff supervision is a key aspect of this position, and the Practice Leader actively supports employee development to support overall participant outcomes.Lead in creating an empowering environment for participants to maximise their independence in the least restrictive environment.Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection Act and other legislation's relating Child Protection practice
• Lead dynamic teams in the delivery of program requirements to provide exceptional support services
• working collaboratively with all service recipients to address needs and expectations within established guidelines.
• Develops and produces effective and timely reports utilising appropriate organisational systems and processes.
• Applies person centred, active support and therapeutic support models in provision of services confidently and competently

Essential requirements:

• Current 'C Class' Driver's Licence
• Current DHS (Child-Related) Clearance or DHS Working with Children's check
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or DHS Disability Clearance.
• First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 & HLTAID001) - must maintain currency
• Tertiary Qualification in Community services or management (Diploma Level or higher),
• Base level required to be on shift Certificate IV or higher in Disability, Child Youth & Family Intervention

Who we are:Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability services provider. Our services are innovative and diverse, supporting children, young people and adults with disability and/or complex mental health to live in the community and experience great opportunities and a great life.Why Team CLO?Team CLO is an inclusive and diverse place to work, this opportunity is perfect for you if you want to develop your career while having a meaningful and positive impact on the South Australian community.CLO offers excellent development opportunities, and we believe in giving back to the people who support CLO to grow and who give so much time and energy to achieving positive outcomes. Therefore, we have a great range of employee benefits, including:

• Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $15,899 tax free p.a.)
• Career and professional development with clear pathways to achieve
• Employee Health and Well-Being Program
• Free yearly flu vaccinations
• A range of leave entitlements
• Supportive and collaborative personalised coaching and development meetings with your leaders
• Extensive and on-going learning and development opportunities and workshops

Apply Now!To apply, please submit your application (Cover Letter and Resume). Your Cover Letter must include how your skills and experience meet the duties and responsibilities of the role and what you will bring to Team CLO.If you need to contact us, or have any questions about our great employment opportunities, please call Recruitment on 08 7221 9550.Community Living Options is an equal opportunity employer. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.