The Junction Works is a not for profit, community-based organisation serving Sydney’s south-west since 1987. With its mission of ‘creating new possibilities in people’s lives’, The Junction Works focuses on delivering creative and enriching community, youth, children’s and disability services that are designed to improve the lives of some of the community’s most vulnerable people.

The Junction Works’ Community Living Service provides supported accommodation in a community setting to people with a disability. The service provides a range of supports that are flexible and responsive to the changing needs of our residents. Our aim is to enable our residents to live a quality life in their community, a life that is as independent as possible and that is meaningful to the person.

The organisation is committed to creating opportunities for growth, development and learning for all employees. The Junction Works actively seeks talented individuals and provides them with the chance to excel in their chosen field, resulting in a team of skilled, dedicated professionals.

Your Next Career Move:

With the continued growth of our Community Living team, The Junction Works now has an opportunity for an experienced, dedicated and passionate Program Coordinator to join our team.

This role, that reports to the Manager Community Living, is pivotal to the continued growth and development of the program and the residents. You will ensure the team provides a positive, strengths based and person centred service to enable individuals with disabilities to reach their own potential and become integrated into their community.

More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Lead a team of direct support professionals in the provision of appropriate care and support in a safe and risk managed environment
• Engage with residents, their families, carers, advocates and other specialised support staff to develop programs and supports aimed at achieving an individual’s goals and aspirations
• Ensure adequate staffing levels are in place at all times by co-ordinating staff rosters in compliance with the relevant Award and client individual funding packages
• Develop and maintain a positive team environment, conducting regular meetings, resident meetings and employee mentoring to provide support and feedback on performance with direct support staff
• In consultation with the Manager Community Living, monitor budget expenses of all sites, card reconciliations and petty cash procedures are completed to ensure smooth running of all activities within the sites

Please Note: This role may require you to work across a 7 day roster, including weekends and evenings.

About You:

We are seeking a passionate and qualified person who is looking for an opportunity to develop and take their career to the next step. You will bring with you to this role a demonstrated knowledge of/exposure to all areas of disability support along with a passion for supporting and developing everyone involved. The ideal candidate will also bring an open and creative mindset to the position, strong organisational skills and the willingness to jump into any task at hand will also contribute to your success in this role.

A current First Aid Certificate, current NSW Drivers Licence, current NSW Working with Children Check are all required prior to commencing employment. This position is at Level 4 of the SCHCDSI Award.

Why choose a career with The Junction Works?

If you're looking for a long-lasting career with an established and reputable NFP organisation, this is the role for you!

You'll join a supportive, social and fun-loving team that contribute to a great organisational culture, an outstanding business reputation and continued growth. With down to earth Senior Managers who are happy to jump in and help whenever needed, and a focus on the little things that make employees happy, it's no surprise The Junction Works has low staff turnover and a number of returning team members.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive remuneration circa $67,000 - $73,000 (negotiable) plus super, leave loading and salary packaging options!

As the organisation continues to expand, you'll enjoy ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You'll be encouraged to up-skill and explore areas outside of your immediate role type that will strengthen you as a professional.

Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of this opportunity is the meaningful connections you'll develop with your participants. The Junction Works staff leave work each day feeling fulfilled and lucky to be a part of the team - as a current staff member remarks, "the participants end up making your day, not the other way around".

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