Shared Homes Coordinator

Autism Association of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle

Salary packaging

Westpac discounts

Medibank discounts

Fitness Passport

On-call bonus

Job summary

Autism Association of Western Australia is seeking Shared Residential Home Coordinators to join our Community Living Team on a permanent full-time basis in multiple locations across Perth Metro.

You will lead a team of Support Workers, liaise with families, therapists and other professionals, and ensure high-quality person-centred care in shared living homes. This frontline leadership role includes coaching responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing people in community services.
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in the Community Services field.
• Extensive practical experience in community services and client care delivery.
• Proficient communication with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience engaging with families, clients and key stakeholders.
• Experience implementing person-centred support plans for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Support Workers and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Coach and mentor staff to uphold high care standards.
• Engage with families, therapists, medical professionals and community stakeholders.
• Ensure personalised, client-centred care in shared living homes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Disability support

Stakeholder engagement

Person-centred planning

Education

Diploma/Degree in Community Services

Certificate in Community Services

Relevant health or human services qualification

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.