Part-time, fixed-term contract to 31st of March 2025
Competitive salary on offer + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging
Join a values based, human rights organisation
About Us
For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disabilities that focus on supporting people to dream big, embrace life and do what they choose and value.
Melba is firmly grounded in upholding human rights and recognises that part of living a happy, healthy life is being independent and being able to do the things that bring us joy.
Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality.
About the Role
Melba Support Services are actively recruiting for a 2IC DDSO2/A to join our team on a fixed-term basis in Drouin.
As part of our team in Gippsland, you will work alongside the House Supervisor implementing quality services to the people we support and guide, mentor and support the staff. You will work alongside people we support, their families/guardians and staff to ensure that the people we support receive the highest level of care.
This is a Supported Independent Living house caring for 4 adults with varying levels of support. This home is a sleepover model with a ratio of three staff and a rotating fortnightly roster.
All individuals at this home have specific care needs including but not limited to behaviour support, manual handling, epilepsy management, bowel care, mealtime assistance and reflux management.
Responsibilities
Assist the House Supervisor with the operations of the Supported Independent Living service with regular reporting to the Operations Manager
Manage all aspects of team performance including rosters, performance management, records management, quality, and compliance
Lead and plan support for people with disabilities within their home and community, based on the goals of individual support plans
Support initiatives that allow for individual choice, control and independence within their shared home environment
Advocate within the broader community for inclusion, participation, and respect for rights for supported people
Convey information to people we support and their families to help meet daily needs and plan support for future requirements
Administer medication treatments, therapies or seek assistance according to protocols
About you
Hold or be working towards an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or equivalent qualification (desirable but not mandatory)
Experience and knowledge in the field of disability and ability to apply policies and processes.
Specialised and contemporary understanding of disability and an ability to apply this theoretical knowledge to client support.
Understanding and familiarity with NDIS funding and planning processes
Understanding of person-centred active support, positive behaviour support and its implementation within a diverse team.
Passionate about supporting people with mental health and intellectual disability
Knowledge of and skill with coaching, supervision, and planning practices.
Competencies using Microsoft Office software programs
You will also bring with you or be willing to obtain
A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don’t already have them).
Current unrestricted Australian Driver’s License
Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, including booster
Why Join Us?
We are a human-rights, values-based, not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disability to lead everyday lives of their choice, if this resonates with you, come join us!
• Join a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact.
• Enjoy onsite parking and other benefits.
• Access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Click "Apply" now and submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you!
We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
As a provider of support and services to children, Melba is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and respected. All Melba staff and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that children’s wellbeing and safety comes first, that they are supported to achieve their potential, respected, and protected from abuse and neglect.
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