• Lead and coordinate the delivery of services across NDIS support coordination, specialist support coordination and positive behaviour support
• Full time permanent position
• Attractive salary packaging opportunities to increase your take home pay by up to 12%

About UCWB

UCWB is a well-respected Community Services organisation with an aspiration to be a leading provider of individual and community social services. Our purpose is to deliver innovative, tailored services that support individual and community well-being. Our focus is vulnerable children and their families, older people, individuals who live with disability, and carers.

We deliver social services that are shaped around individual needs and goals to help create positive futures built on independence and esteem. With over 160 years of history our customer-focused approach is underpinned by sound practice frameworks and informed by lived experience.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Allied Health, you will provide leadership and support to the Disability team to ensure they have the capacity and resources to deliver quality services in line with obligations and the organisation's strategic objectives. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day activities of the Disability team, its people and resources
• Build the capacity of the workforce to meet role requirements through best practice recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, coaching, clinical supervision and timely performance management of staff
• Provide specialist support coordination / support coordination to individuals living with disability under the NDIS
• Support a culture of innovation and enablement, underpinned by and expressing the values and philosophy of the organisation

About You

You will be qualified in a relevant Allied Health discipline (Developmental Educator, Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work) and must be eligible for registration with the associated professional body. You will have demonstrable experience providing support for individuals living with disability and a strong understanding of the NDIS. You will also have additional experience in leading small teams and providing clinical supervision. You will have a person-centred approach in your practice and strong engagement and communication skills.

A current DHS Working With Children Check, DHS Disability Services Employment Screening / NDIS Worker Screening Check (if WWCC issued after 1 February 2021) and driver's licence are a requirement for this role.

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now". Further information can be viewed via our recruitment website.

Please direct any initial queries about this role to Angie Felekis, Manager Allied Health, by calling 0478 719 912 or emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Disability enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our customers and enrich the culture of our workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities with relevant skills and experience to apply for any of our vacancies.

A position description is attached.