• Based in Coonamble
• SCHCADS Award, Level 5, hourly rate: $42.94
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• Work as part of a supportive team making a difference to people's lives!

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

The Role

The Team Leader will oversee the team of Disability Support Workers at the site, and will ensure that the team is able to provide high-quality support for people with a disability. This support encourages developmental opportunities and supported decision-making.

This role will report to the Cluster Manager, Accommodation Services

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• provide leadership to direct reports including performance and development planning, managing performance issues etc.
• coordinating all aspects of onsite accommodation services including development of rosters, organising daily activities of clients and staff, overseeing shift changeover processes, completing documentation required
• participate in on-call roster to assist with issues relating to clients, staff, rosters, facilities or other after hour matters as they arise
• build and maintain current working knowledge of local community supports and services
• contributing to the growth in service provision and continuous quality improvement.
• communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a professional manner and ensure ongoing
  positive relationships are formed with funders, peak bodies and other key stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum TAFE Certificate IV /Relevant tertiary qualification/s and / or demonstrated experience in community services and / or other relevant areas.
• Experience working with challenging and diverse client groups with the ability to use sound judgment and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability and confidence in staff supervision, site management and the management of complex/challenging behaviors.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple and competing work tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including cultural sensitivity and cross-culture communication
• Current First Aid certificate.
• NSW driver license and ability to travel.
• NDIS New Worker Screening

Apply now by submitting your application with a resume and cover letter which addresses the key requirements of the Position Description.

Information on how to apply.

If you have questions about this role, please email to Cathy Paton (Team Leader) on [email protected], quoting Team Leader - Disability Accommodation VIN2491 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

*The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check, Working with Children check*

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.