Fixed Term Service Coordinators - Day Programs
Job No:
MDS99
Location:
Liverpool and Campbelltown
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 30 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.
We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of integrity and honesty, accountability, equality and social justice, continuous improvement and a strength based approached, in line with the MDS values.
MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.
MDS offers a rewarding career with:
- Flexible Work practices
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Salary packaging
- Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement
About the Opportunity
MDS is seeking to employ two Fixed Term Service Coordinators for our Centre Based Day Programs. One position will oversee our Miller and Mount Pritchard Day Programs. The other position will oversee our Edward House (Camden) and Macquarie Fields Day Programs. These positions oversee direct service provision to participants in all areas of daily living. The roles coordinate and manage the staff and resources necessary to meet operational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities for these positions include:
- Lead and supervise 2 teams
- Coordinate delivery of complex disability service
- Monitor and meet agenda targets for budgets and service quality outcomes
- Meet risk management and quality assurance requirements
The successful applicants will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience (Certificate IV or above)
- Experience working with people with a disability (including experience with behaviours of concern)
- Knowledge and understanding of the NDIS
- Experience in leading, supervising and managing day to day operations of a team, including rostering of staff
- Strong capacity to work with challenging issues, at both the client and service delivery levels
- Demonstrated experience in communication, documentation and reporting requirements in a disability service setting (or similar)
- Senior First Aid
- Current Drivers Licence and access to a motor vehicle
The Positions are 76 hours per fortnight on a fixed term contract for 12 months. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award as a Level 5 classification ($38.01 - $40.00). Also offered is salary packaging, time off in lieu, mobile phone and leave loading.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
We are currently only considering internal MDS candidates for these roles
Applications close 1pm, Thursday 21 February 2019
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.
MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people