House Supervisor - Full-time - Morwell

• Fulltime Permanent Position

• 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 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:

As part of our Outcomes team in Gippsland you will lead the team delivering services in one of our residential homes in Morwell. 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.

You will work with an incredibly supportive knowledgeable and committed Operations Manager who is there to support you. In addition you will be supported and coached by our Practice Quality and Safeguards team who are experts in Zero Tolerance human rightsbased Positive Behaviour Support and a personcentred approach.

This is a Supported Independent Living house caring for 3 individuals requiring different levels of support. Operating under a sleepover model on a monthly rotating roster this home requires tailored support including epilepsy management behaviour support and medication administration.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise 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

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must hold a Certificate 4 in Disability or equivalent qualification.

• An Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or Equivalent qualification (highly advantageous).

• 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 personcentred 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

Requirements:

• 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 dont already have them).

• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR

• Evidence of COVID19 vaccination status including booster

• Current unrestricted Australian Drivers License

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.

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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.

Required Experience:

Manager