Job description
About the role:
As the Disability Services Manager, you will be responsible for the management and growth of NDIS funded disability services with a focus on delivering high-quality support service to participants. The key focus areas of the role are customer service, effective people management, quality, compliance, and financial management of support services.
To be Successful:
With a focus on coaching and managing a team of disability support workers, you will have been an experienced and hands on leader with the ability to manage a remote team. You will have a high level of communication and experience consulting with people with a disability, their families, and carers to ensure they have choice and control regarding the services they receive.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise and guide a team of support workers to provide supports that are individualised and in responsive to participants needs and goals.
- Manage the day-to-day operational running of support services, including roster management and staff allocation.
- Monitor and report on support services budget to ensure service financial sustainability.
- Ensure quality participant service delivery in line with NDIS Practice Standards.
- Develop and maintain relationships with funding bodies, NDIS providers and referral agencies to optimise the service for participants.
- Provide parents, carers and support workers with immediate and effective information.
Requirements:
- Successful leadership skills to build capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
- Previous experience in the disability sector, with a focus on managing high-complexity clients.
- NDIS business management experience including a thorough understanding and experience working within participant funding and organisational budgets.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage clients, staff, carers and parents.
- Satisfactory Working with Children and National Police Checks.
- Current and valid driver license and First Aid Certificate.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.
This a great opportunity for a motivated and passionate leader who has a genuine desire to guide a team and deliver NDIS funded services to participants.
If you feel your experience aligns with the above criteria Please click Apply Now! Alternatively, contact Savannah Spence on (07) 5615 0037 or [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Services Manager – Ballina enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment for NFP organisations. We have been contracted to recruit this role on a retained basis therefore please direct all enquiries to Savannah at [email protected] or call (07) 5615 0037.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.