Disability Support Lead (Team Leader) - Accommodation
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Full time
We currently have an exciting
full-time
opportunity in our
Live (Accommodation) Division
for a
Support Lead.
We are looking for someone that has experience in leading a team and collaborating with clients and families to ensure the absolute best support is provided. The role is located in Dandenong.
Days are Monday – Friday and hours are 8:30am – 4:36pm.
You'll need to thrive in a busy, fast paced environment, have fantastic interpersonal skills and love collaborating with other divisions to create exceptional client experiences.
You must have excellent administration and computer skills and the ability to work both autonomously as well as collaboratively with management and other Wallara divisions.
What you'll need to succeed
Demonstrated experience managing and leading teams
Demonstrated experience managing day-to-day operations of Accommodation sites
Minimum 2 years' experience and demonstrated knowledge within the disability sector
Previous experience in implementing positive behaviour support strategies and person centred active support principles
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in effectively implementing communication strategies for clients who use alternatives to speech
A passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve the best they can – bring your special talents to their experience!
Excellent communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
Ability to advocate and promote community inclusion
Excellent written communication skills and computer literacy
Resourceful and innovative approach to creating opportunities for those we support – make social change happen
Experience in delivering on individualised plans
Excellent time management skills and the ability to think laterally
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Commitment to exceptional service delivery and a demonstrated professional approach to work
Commitment to the principles of Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation
Must haves
Right to work in Australia
NDIS Worker Screening Check - We are working with vulnerable people and this check is required to ensure we are employing people that do not present a risk to participants
Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR
Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, including the booster (or medical exemption)
About Wallara
Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities. We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.
How to apply
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role please apply through SEEK. Please note, applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.
Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.
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