Support Program Facilitator

About the business

Breakaway is a leading not for profit organisation that provides a range of live in and day programs to people living with a Disability or experiencing disadvantage.

Programs are provided for all age groups in a beautiful natural bushland setting on the Central Coast of NSW.

As an NDIS provider and registered charity, Breakaway is committed to continuous quality improvement in the context of a complex regulatory environment.

About the role

We are seeking 2 x suitably qualified and experienced persons with energetic and can-do attitudes to be our Support Program Facilitators. This is initially offered as a casual position with the view to become permanent part-time as programs increase. Program Facilitators are required to be onsite for the duration of the camp, (sharing day and night shift roster).

• You will assist in the running of Support Programs for people living with disabilities.
• Coordinate and facilitate programmed activities.
• Manage and assess DSW staff and report on their capabilities.
• Ensure that participants are delivered the care that they need and are monitored by DSW staff according to ratios specified in their service agreement.
• Document and report all incidents according to Camp Breakaway Incident reporting standards.
• Engage with participants, parents, carers, and staff in a respectful manner.
• To complete all check lists and follow all procedures as instructed by the Support Program Coordinators.
• Attend briefing meetings.
• Administration duties as instructed by Program Coordinators.

We would like to hear from you if you possess the skills and attributes to perform the following tasks:

• Prepare/organise programs for adults with varying degrees of disability, from those requiring basic assistance to other needing total care. These programs run for 4-5 consecutive days.
• Assisting to create an appropriate camp budget; delegation of running workshops; collaboratively selecting a viable mix of participants for each program; communicating with all selected participants, their carers/families; volunteers; potential committee members and appropriate Breakaway staff. 
• Ensuring all participants intake forms are collated; 
• Participating in program committee meetings.
• Problem solving, rostering, management of volunteers, carers and entertainers or workshop hosts.

Benefits and perks

• Work in a peaceful natural environment on the Central Coast
   
• Be part of a small tight-knit team
   
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others

Skills and experience

Essential Criteria 

• Qualifications, such as in: Health; Social ; Disability or Community Services, minimum two years working under the nominated qualification or extensive previous experience in Disability Care.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS business rules and administration processes. 
• Experience in rostering and and management of human resources.
• Experience in managing a budget.
• Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet and database management skills.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• NSW Drivers Licence and own motor vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Experience and ability to problem solve and prioritise when under pressure.
• Good phone manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Prior experience creating and implementing professional Support Programs.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior administration role in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of the quality and compliance obligations of disability providers.
• Demonstrated understanding of NDIS Provider Digital Access System (PRODA).

Contact Project Intake Officer at ****@breakaway.org.au for more information and a copy of the full job description.