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SalaryNovita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential.
Job Description
About the role
The Service Coordinator is responsible for developing, promoting and implementing the Transition to work, Step up and independent living programs for clients within Murray Bridge region and in other community settings. The incumbent provides client centered leadership to a team and facilitates teamwork to enable the delivery of safe and effective, individualized, person centered supports for people living with disability to assist them to achieve their goals. The position contributes to Novita services more broadly by collaborating with other Novita staff and the community to support people where they want and facilitate staff movement across the range of support types to meet client needs.
This is a 12-month part time (60 hours per fortnight) opportunity based in Murray Bridge. Position may be extended or made permanent based on service delivery requirements.
This position is paid in accordance with the SCHADS award, Level 4 along with Salary Sacrifice option.
As a Service Coordinator, you will:
- identify the needs of clients and respond by linking them to existing services and developing new services
- develop and teach a program of activities which is engaging, offers opportunities for skill development, developing independence and forming relationships through community participation
- lead a team of Senior Support Workers and Support Workers as the programs grow, allocating and organising staff supports for clients in line with their funded model of care and support requirements
- provide supervision and coaching to the Senior Support Workers and Support Workers in the team to enhance their practice and the outcomes for clients
- actively identify and manage risks and incidents when they occur to support the safety of both clients and staff
- deliver quality service improvement in line with the 'Stepping into the Future' project and SCERTS
- drive operational performance to deliver service, financial and business goals.
About you
As well as being aligned with Novita's ICARE values, you bring:
- a focus on positive outcomes for our customers which is central to all your decisions
- outstanding leadership skills with the ability to build a shared understanding of, and commitment to, a vision
- tenacity, drive and motivation, with highly developed communication skills and influence to achieve business goals.
- minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Disability or equivalent
- currency in all of Novita's mandatory training requirements
- a valid driver's license
All Novita employees are required to undertake mandatory training relevant to their role. Service Coordinators are paid in accordance with the Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS).
Apply now and achieve amazing!
This is your opportunity to become a key member of Novita's team and to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disability. For further information contact Annabel Bennett, Manager on 08 83492043.
Applications close 5pm14th March 2024
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.
