Outcomes Lead - Maude Street - Part Time

• Permanent Parttime role

• Competitive salary on offer NotforProfit Salary Packaging
• Join a valuesoriented Human Rights Organisation
  

About Us:

For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disability 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:

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team within Melba providing SIL support to five NDIS Participant living in their own home is an apartment style living. As an Outcomes Lead in our Home and Living Team you will play a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding a team of Disability Support Workers to deliver highquality personcentred outcomes for the people we support. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Safeguard the human rights safety and wellbeing of individuals ensuring they are free from abuse.
• Build partnerships with service providers including clinicians community organisations funding bodies and regulatory agencies to create opportunities for supported individuals.
• Stay updated on legislation NDIS Service Standards and best practices through professional development.
• Lead by example demonstrating personcentred practices to staff for individuals daily routines and outcomes.
• Supervise and manage staff overseeing plans programs and performance management.
• Support skill development in staff to meet the unique needs of individuals.
• Ensure staff assist individuals in maintaining relationships pursuing social educational and vocational opportunities and participating in their communities.
• Support individuals in using their preferred communication methods and maintaining optimal health.
• Assist with recruitment monitor NDIS budgets and manage staff rostering aligned with service agreements.
• Maintain documentation on individual outcomes and support the implementation of Personal Outcomes Measures (POMs).
• Respond to enquiries from people with disabilities and their families providing appropriate referrals.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Outcomes Manager.
  
  

About you:

• A track record of effectively leading teams of staff to perform their roles to a high standard and to provide innovative and progressive service delivery models.

• An understanding of both physical and intellectual disabilities and other complex presentations (including mental health support).

• A good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and personcentred practice.
• Experience in supporting people with a disability and their families. Ability to advocate on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience in working effectively with people who have complex communication needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues management families and external bodies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues management and external bodies.
• Capacity to follow instructions policies and procedures.

Why Join Us

• We are a humanrights valuesbased notforprofit 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 NotforProfit 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 supports 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 childrens wellbeing and safety comes first that they are supported to achieve their potential respected and protected from abuse and neglect.