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Therapy Services Manager

Autism Abilities

ABOUT AUTISM ABILITIES

Autism Abilities is a team of dedicated and caring professionals who are passionate about empowering and supporting autistic people to live life well. As an autism specific service, we know that the needs of each person on the spectrum are as individual as they are, and this knowledge informs and inspires us in our work every single day.

Established in 2018 as an NDIS Support Coordination service, Autism Abilities has grown from humble beginnings and a handful of clients to a team of nineteen people and two hundred and fifty clients. In 2022, Autism Abilities will continue its trajectory of steady and sustainable growth with the introduction of additional autism-specific services and a new office location. To support this growth, we are recruiting for the new position of Therapy Services Manager.

Autism Abilities is a truly values-driven organisation, and our core values are at the heart of the way we work and what we do every single day. Our core values are:

  • Be Knowledgeable
  • Be Memorable
  • Be Inspiring
  • Make It Happen
  • Come From the Heart

You can read more about our core values on our website: https://autismabilities.com.au/values 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a truly values driven organisation with a big heart and ambitious plans in a key leadership role.

Responsibilities of the Therapy Services Manager role include:

Leadership & Supervision - provide leadership, supervision and support including quarterly supervisions, weekly case conferencing and daily consults for an amazing team of people

Communication & Connection – organise, prepare & facilitate effective, purposeful meetings, and manage the MS Teams Support Coordinator channels to ensure the team is informed, connected and supported every step of the way

Knowledge & Skills

  • Leadership – establish and develop a team of exceptional talent providing therapeutic services to autistic NDIS participants
  • Exceptional clinical skills – to foster the development of others and make a difference in the lives of participants through the provision of evidence-based therapeutic interventions
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ensure individual plans are person-centred and reflect the goals, passions and strengths of the participant
  • Use clinical observations and standardised assessments, and interpret findings, to formulate treatment goals in your own discipline practice

Quality & Standards - develop & implement effective continuous improvement practices, conduct annual participant surveys and internal audits

Compliance & Risk – ensure adherence with Autism Abilities Policies & Procedures, Code of Conduct and the NDIS Code of Conduct and Practice Standards. Complete comprehensive risk assessment and business continuity plans

Business Strategy & Growth - Work with the CEO exploring & developing opportunities for growth and development of the therapy business

HR – assist with the recruitment of new staff, provide induction programs, & conduct annual performance appraisals. Maintain staff notes and address any performance issues with staff

Caseload – manage a small discipline specific caseload (approx. 10 hours per week)

Reporting – monthly management reporting on budget, team performance, incident management reviews, feedback & complaints.

ABOUT YOU

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Are passionate about empowering and supporting autistic people to live life well
  • Are committed to person-centred and strengths-based practice
  • Have extensive clinical experience in your allied health discipline
  • Have enjoyed leadership experience
  • Have insight and in-depth understanding of autism (professional and/or lived experience)
  • Strongly align with Autism Abilities’ Core Values: Be Memorable, Be Knowledgeable, Be Inspiring, Come from the Heart, Make It Happen.

Additional criteria:

  • Current registration with AHPRA
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant allied health discipline
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the disability sector and relevant legislation
  • Demonstrated experience and commitment to supporting autistic people to participate fully in their community
  • Sound knowledge of support coordination practice, assessment, family dynamics, community support networks and services available to people with a disability and/or their families
  • Valid driving licence and reliable vehicle
  • NDIS Commission worker screening check
  • Working With Children Check
  • COVID-19 status fully vaccinated

Autism Abilities is seeking only the highest standard of professionals with experience and/or qualifications in a relevant field. We are looking for individuals with the right skills and experience who align with our culture and values.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

This is an exciting time to join a truly values driven organisation with a big heart and ambitious plans. At Autism Abilities we understand that our greatest asset is our team. In fact, ‘Making Autism Abilities a Great Place to Work’ is a key focus in our strategic plan. Joining our team means you can expect:

  • Positive culture – enjoy coming to work every day alongside an incredible team of people who are all passionate about empowering and supporting autistic people to live life well
  • Good work/life balance – don’t spend your evenings or weekends worrying about work! We want everyone at Autism Abilities to love their work & understand that balance is essential to achieve this.
  • Positive work environment – in June 2022, Autism Abilities is proud to open its first office space – a place to meet with our participants, be more visible within our community and connect, learn and work together as a team. Situated in light & bright offices in Brunswick West with access to free secure onsite parking, a health club, local cafes & tranquil outside courtyard space anytime you want to connect with your colleagues or to provide therapy in a clinic setting this is the space!
  • Flexible arrangements – while we love our new office space you don’t have to be in it every day. At Autism Abilities you have the option to create the perfect balance to suit your life - work from home, come into the office or have the best of both worlds and do both
  • Regular supervision and heaps of support – individual consults available every day, weekly team Huddle meetings, peer support opportunities and quarterly supervision – at Autism Abilities we work really hard to ensure everyone stays connected and feels supported
  • Training and development opportunities – we know that investing in our team is critical to our success. You will have an annual training budget for your personal and professional development and the knowledge that you are joining an organisation that truly values learning and development.
  • Opportunities – this is an exciting time to join Autism Abilities with strong opportunity for career progression as our organisation grows and develops.
  • Competitive remuneration – competitive salary of approx $100,000 per annum plus super according to skills, experience & qualifications

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