Organisation : The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH)
Location : Melbourne (Fairfield / Bundoora)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $59,188 - $79,834 +plus superannuation
Application closing date : 22 Oct, 2023
About the organisation
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well-equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
About the role
- Work Locations: Fairfield / Bundoora
- Job type: Full time
- Salary: $59,188 – $79,834 plus superannuation
- Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00374925
As a Therapeutic Support Leader, you will help people with a disability achieve their personal goals and aspirations. Assisting clients to actively participate within their local communities, you will directly support the wellbeing of your clients through understanding their needs, preferences, and interests. Providing a range of support services including personal care, health, exercise, and community experiences, you will enable your clients to live a quality life with dignity, respect, and social inclusion.
The Therapeutic Support Leader completes the tasks of a Therapeutic Support Officer but differs from a Unit Supervisor by undertaking leadership/ management tasks as directed. These takes include management of a staff in lieu of a unit manager being absent, scheduling appointments and meetings, facilitating community access for the unit.
The Therapeutic Support Leader implements community based inclusive activities which are based on individual resident’s needs. This role also ensures ongoing best practices in the provision of services to people with disabilities through coaching & mentoring processes. Supporting Unit Supervisors during their shifts, a Therapeutic Support Leader supervises staff, attends of care team meetings, communicates with key stakeholders and ensures workplace safety is adhered to and provides support and supervision to individuals and the team.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Therapeutic Support Leader – Forensic Disability Services via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities
