Ability Links Regional Program Coordinator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Ability Links Regional Program Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full-time 38 hours per week
• Base location:  Woolloomooloo; regular travel across Ability Links LGA’s and sites
• Current NSW Driver Licence required
• Generous salary packaging benefits that include a fully maintained vehicle
• The Society strongly encourages people with a lived experience to apply

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society’s mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a ‘hands up’ approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

About the Service

Ability Links NSW is a key foundation in the NSW Government’s plan to reshape and improve the way people with disability, their families and carers in NSW are supported by placing them at the centre of decision-making. The St Vincent de Paul Society is working in partnership with Settlement Services International to deliver this initiative in Sydney Metro South. The program aims to facilitate social and economic inclusion in local communities through recreation, work, volunteering or other services.

The Role

The Ability Links Regional Program Coordinator is responsible for the day to day oversight and effective service delivery of the Ability Links program within the Metro South region, with 3 regional teams working across multiple work sites.  Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Providing sound leadership, support and feedback to Team Leaders and team members who work across multiple sites
• Supporting Team Leaders in implementing a framework of practice for Ability Linkers to use in their day to day work including the use of person-centred tools
• Providing guidance to ensure that all teams are able to consistently deliver high-level service to people with disability and their families/carers, and communities to foster social inclusion
• Ensuring all service provision meets benchmarks, objectives and disability standards
• Identifying, implementing and managing projects to improve service delivery
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on the provision of Ability Links to the Program Manager and other key stakeholders
• Facilitating and monitoring Ability Links and Local Area Coordination Strategic Collaboration Plan across Metro South region
• Developing community partnerships and networks
• Preparing budgets and monitoring expenditure
• Participating and leading quality improvement activities

This role will report to Ability Links Program Manager. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred approach to service provision, social inclusion and community development principles
• Lived experience, or awareness of the impact of disability upon individuals, families, carers and the community
• A commitment to high standards of service provision and social justice
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and develop teams across multiple sites to deliver program goals and outcomes
• Demonstrated organisational and planning skills
• Strong team management and leadership experience in the social and community services sector or related field
• Flexibility and creative problem solving skills
• Knowledge of community development principles
• Highly developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in social or community services. You do not require experience in specialist disability services.
• IT competency, including the use of Microsoft Office programs
• Current NSW Driver Licence required to undertake regular travel across Ability Links LGA’s and sites
• A willingness to adhere to and support the Mission, Vision and Ethos of the St Vincent de Paul Society and Code of Conduct
• Willingness to undertake all the pre-employment checks that include a WWCC and police check

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people’s lives in an organisation that cares about people. 
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.

If you have questions about this role, please email to Leonie Miller (Ability Links Program Manager) [email protected] quote the job number and position title Ability Links Regional Program Coordinator (Metro South) /VIN1024 and email to:

Applications close at 11:30 pm on 29 July 2018

Please submit your application attaching your Resume including your

responses to the Essential Criteria outlined in the attached Position Description.

Information on how to apply.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.