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Disability Community Program CoordinatorAll applicants must visit our website and apply there:The Disability Community Program Coordinator (Outreach & Home-Based Disability Services) is responsible for providing operational services in the delivery of outreach and home-based disability services.This role contributes to the Disability Team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, supervising staff, and ensuring staff compliance and quality client care. A key component of this role is to support the Disability Community Program Manager with day to day tasks.We offerPermanent full time role.Training and professional development opportunities to grow your career.An inclusive team that is always there to support you.Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates commitment to best practice leadership.Key responsibilitiesCoordinate the day-to-day operations of community and home-based disability programs.Provide supervision of Support Workers.Coordinating and delivering internal trainingActively ensuring Support Worker complianceAssisting in recruitment of new Support WorkersProcessing timesheets and leave requests.Provide a point of contact for new client referrals and assist in manage client cases effectively.Maintain timely, accurate documentation and communication.Attend client and care team meetings to support effective case management.Ensure service delivery in out-of-home care programs is child-focused, trauma-informed, and aligned with best practice standards.Provide operational leadership across disability programs, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory frameworks, and quality standards.Collaborate with finance and human resources to ensure effective resource management within budget constraints.Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, funders, and other partners.Managing internal and external reporting requirements are met.Were looking for someone who hasExtensive experience in NDIS service delivery and disability support programs.Proven experience at a coordinator level, with the ability to support teams using a trauma-informed approach.Strong understanding of government policies, regulations, and processes related to NDIS services.Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and challenges in NDIS service delivery.High level of cultural competency, with the ability to provide culturally safe and inclusive services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ensuring connections to country, culture, and community.Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.Experience working with children and young people in a relevant context.To be successful, youll needCompleted a Cert IV in Disability or similar qualification.Current Employment Working with Children Check.Current Victorian Drivers License.Satisfactory National Police Check & International Police Check if required.NDIS Worker Screening Check.Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain).About Ability Ability AssistWere a proud For Purpose Organisation with more than 30 years of experience supporting people across Victoria. Since 1994, weve delivered therapeutic, person-centred care through our Out of Home Care (OOHC) and NDIS servicespartnering with children, young people, adults, and families with disability or complex needs. At Ability Assist, our approach is grounded in compassion, backed by evidence, and driven by outcomes. Everything we do centres on the individual we supportbecause thats what great care is all aboutUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchApplication questionsWhich of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years'' experience do you have as a Community Program Coordinator?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?What''s your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage.Featured jobsDanny Met Sally8d agoInteract AustraliaPreston, Melbourne VIC10d agoAbility Assist17d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr