Shared Homes Coordinator

Autism Association of WA (Inc); Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,65

On-call bonus

Discounts: Westpac/Medibank

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Autism Association of WA (Inc) is hiring Shared Residential Home Coordinators to lead a team of Support Workers across Perth Metro. This permanent full-time role focuses on frontline leadership, coaching in shared living homes, and maintaining high care standards for people with autism.

You will collaborate with families, therapists, medical professionals and other stakeholders to support individuals’ goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing people in community services settings.
• Extensive practical experience in community services and client-centred service delivery.
• Proficient in communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience engaging with families, therapists, medical professionals and other stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience implementing personalised support plans for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Support Workers in shared-living homes.
• Provide frontline leadership with coaching and presence in homes.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and client care standards.
• Engage with families, therapists, medical professionals and community stakeholders.
• Ensure high standard of care for people supported by Autism Association of WA.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication across diverse groups

Person-centred planning

Disability/community services

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Community Services

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for Shared Residential Home Coordinators to join our Community Living Team on a Permanent Full-Time basis in a variety of locations across Perth Metro.

You will work alongside a number of other Coordinators with the shared purpose of creating a truly good life for the people we support.

This is a frontline leadership position requiring your supervisory presence in shared-living homes. This includes ensuring the highest standard of care to people with Autism through an active coaching and leadership presence. In your role, you will lead a team of Support Workers, engage with families, therapists, medical professionals, community stakeholders and the people we support.

Salary: $88,903 + on call bonus, fully maintained vehicle (inc. private use) + salary packaging = total package $125,291

• Experience in leading teams and managing people, overseeing day-to-day operations and client care standards.
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in the Community Services field.
• Extensive practical experience in the field of Community Services, demonstrating a deep understanding of client needs and a proven track record of effective service delivery.
• Proficient in communicating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experienced in engaging with and managing relationships with clients, families, and other stakeholders
• Prior hands-on experience in implementing personalised support plans for individuals with disabilities, emphasising creativity, flexibility, and a person-centred approach to enhance quality of life and independence.
• Provision of a fully maintained vehicle with private use.
• Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
• Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.

To join our team, you’ll be required to complete the required clearances including a Medical, National Police Clearance and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

The Association is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit Autism specific service providers. The Association provides services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families from early childhood through to adult life.

Services include:

Autism Advisory Services

Early Intervention and Early Childhood Services

Early Learning Centre (1 of 6 Australia-wide)

Family Support Services

Professional Development and Training Services

Post School Options

Employment Support Program

Community Living Services

Individual Homes

Respite Services

Clinical Services

The Autism Association of Western Australia employs highly skilled professionals who are experts in the field of Autism, providing specialised intervention programs, direct support and consultancy services to the community.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.