Program Coordinator - Disability SupportsA full-time position supporting the development of our Remote Disability Supports teams, who provide high quality community-based and individualised services within the NDIS sector. This role involves regular travel to remote areas, requiring you to stay within the community for a minimum of 2 weeks per month.
About the role:
The Program Coordinator will support our remote teams, ensuring high quality community-based support services are delivered to My Pathway Disability Supports clients. The role has a strong focus on developing a local workforce to lead the delivery of our services autonomously.
As part of this role, the candidate will need to be flexible and open to learning about the culture of our First Nations people in remote locations. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of the importance of respecting and adapting to the different ways of life within the community and be willing to take on any challenges that may arise during the development of the team.
This role is suited for individuals with a friendly, helpful, and kind attitude, who can communicate effectively and provide creative solutions to challenges, while also demonstrating adaptability and strong problem-solving skills to effectively carry out tasks.
While previous involvement with remote Indigenous communities is advantageous, it is not essential. However, a candidate's commitment to mentor and foster the growth of our First Nations team members is essential.
Key responsibilities include:
Implementing strategies to improve the efficiency and quality of services.Ensuring financial accuracy and accountability.Implementing strategies to support program growth.What you'll need to be considered:
Readiness and capacity to travel often to and reside in remote regions.Demonstrated staff management/development along with proven leadership skills and experience.Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for people with a disability.Certificate IV in Community Services, Disability Services or similar, or equivalent experience preferred but not mandatory.Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills to effectively communicate with staff and clients and their families/carers.Proven ability to effectively time manage senior team members and service delivery in remote settings.Ability in exercising initiative, time management, working independently and as a team.Demonstrated skills and experience in managing conflict in the workplace.Ability to complete written reports.Demonstrated ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office.Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver's Licence.Hold or willing to obtain current Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.Ability to obtain positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and any other legislatively required personal history screening as required.Your new company:
My Pathway is a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable social and economic development organisation delivering services from the Torres Strait to Tasmania. We have grown from small beginnings in 2007 to employ 950 staff nationally who develop people, connect them to opportunities and help communities to grow.
Some of the benefits of working for My Pathway include:
Flexible working arrangements.Employee rewards retail discount program.Employee assistance program.Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.Paid parental leave.As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to consent to a National Criminal History Check, and where applicable to your role a Working with Children Clearance.
To apply for this career opportunity, please apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close Friday, 6 September 2024, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
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