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SalaryAutism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the broader community. When you join Autism SA you’ll get to work with dedicated and passionate staff who are driven to support autistic people to live the life they choose in an inclusive society.
Working alongside experienced colleagues and supporting a variety of professionals, you’ll have access to an extensive knowledge base and development opportunities, giving you the chance to fuel your professional growth, expand your skills, and provide high quality customer service to clients, their families and stakeholders.
What we can offer you!
- Every day you’ll learn something new, you’ll be connected to an innovative and like-minded group of people!
- Attractivesalary packaging benefits(ie. increase your take-home pay!) including optional novated lease and meals and entertainment benefits.
- Access to up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Various flexible work arrangement options available (subject to approval) - eg. work from home, flexible office location/start & finish times.
- Access to ouremployee benefits programincluding weekly office stretch sessions, paid parental leave, discounted Medibank private health insurance products, Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, recruitment referral bonus, and more!
If you’re a Social Worker with experience delivering Support Coordination and are seeking your next challenge to lead a team, then this is the role for you!
We are seeking a Team Leader to lead a team of Specialist Support Coordinators and Support Coordinators in the provision of best-practice quality support services for autistic individuals and their families. The role will also provide direct services to clients.
*The successful applicant must be a degree-qualified Social Worker with current membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis commencing ASAP. To view the position description, please visit our Work With Us Page: Jobs at Autism SA - Autism SA
What you will need to succeed
- Significant experience in case management, support and service coordination under the NDIS.
- Significant experience working with autistic individuals and their families.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice and practical experience delivering quality therapeutic support to autistic individuals across diverse environments, including in the community, clinic and/or home(s).
- Ability to work effectively with families and internal and external stakeholders in addressing the needs of autistic individuals across the lifespan.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of current safeguarding practices for children, young people and adults.
- Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision and support to early career Social Workers.
- Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (paid workers), and National Police Check; and
- All mandated doses of COVID-19 vaccinations
Click the below 'apply now' button to submit an online application including a cover letter and accompanying resume.*Applications that do not contain a cover letter and resume will not be considered”.
Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, please contact Janet Robson, Clinical Lead-Social Work via emailatjrobson@autismsa.org.au
