Disability Practice Lead

Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider.

We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Disability Practice Lead will be responsible for leading the implementation of positive behaviour support and capacity building for adults with complex behaviour and psychosocial disability within a person-centred framework. We are seeking an experienced, innovative and dynamic Disability Practice Lead to support frontline staff and service coordinators in best practice, quality service delivery by using evidence-based assessments to ensure that models of support comprehensively meet the individual needs of the participants.

Based in Edwardstown, this role will require regular travel out of the office and visiting participants, and support workers at our various locations across Adelaide. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work with Service Coordinators and other stakeholders to plan, develop and deliver capacity building supports for people with significant and often highly complex, therapeutic needs.
• Work with participants, Service Coordinators, PBS Practitioners, and frontline staff to support the implementation of PBS plans.
• Work with Service Coordinators and other stakeholders to support skills development, teaching functional life skills: including communication, social, self-care, daily living, recreation, employment, and community skills.
• Work with Service Coordinators and other stakeholders to ensure that supported decision making is core to all participant support.
• Use evidence-based assessment tools to support model development and implementation.
• Provide analysis, review and evaluation of plan implementation, goal attainment and active support to further develop the CLO therapeutic model of support.
• Develop resources to support PBS implementation and capacity building activities.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be flexible and work in diverse and challenging situations
• Experience in working with people who have complex needs associated with a moderate to severe mental illness
• Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation and capacity building for and with people with mental illness and psychosocial disabilities
• Ability to implement individualised developmental programs and group programs
• Current 'C Class' Driver's Licence
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or DHS Disability Clearance. 
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Willing to obtain a Psychological Assessment if required
• Satisfy all Visa requirements to work in Australia
• Tertiary Qualifications that meet NDIS requirements for Developmental Educator including but not limited to a Bachelor’s degree in Disability Developmental Education, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or equivalent

ABOUT YOU

To become part of CLO's dynamic operations team, you will be someone whose values align with CLO values as a first vital point to success as well as extensive experience in the industry. You will have in-depth knowledge of NDIS, person-centred Practice, Active Support Principles and a sound understanding of reporting and compliance requirements including the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission framework. You will be adaptable to fast-paced and changing environments and have an in-depth understanding of the NDIS and how this impacts participants, service providers and staff.

WHY TEAM CLO?

Team CLO is an inclusive and diverse place to work, this opportunity is perfect for you if you want to develop your career while having a meaningful and positive impact on the South Australian community. 

CLO offers excellent development opportunities, and we believe in giving back to the people who support CLO to grow and who give so much time and energy to achieving positive outcomes. Therefore, we have a great range of employee benefits, including:

• Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $15,899 tax free p.a.)
• Career and professional development with clear pathways to achieve
• Free yearly flu vaccinations
• A range of leave entitlements
• Supportive and collaborative personalised coaching and development meetings with your leaders
• Extensive and on-going learning and development opportunities and workshops 

Our Values

Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.

Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.

Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.

Learning: In learning we will grow

Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or apply below.

CLO prides itself on being an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all background, ages, and gender as well as people who identify as First Peoples, LGBTIQ+ and people with a disability.