Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider. We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Development Educator will play a crucial role in providing specialized developmental assessment and intervention programs for individuals with disabilities and mental health issues. This position requires a professional who is experienced, innovative, and dynamic, capable of working confidently within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves offering professional consultancy, advice, and educational services to support best practices and quality service delivery.

This role is based on site in Regency Park.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop and deliver individual and group capacity-building supports.
• Teach functional life skills (communication, social, self-care, daily living, recreation, employment, community).
• Create and implement capacity-building programs.
• Assist participants in transitioning to permanent accommodation.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS requirements.
• Contribute to service planning, review, research, and evaluation.
• Adapt communication strategies for effectiveness.
• Identify networking opportunities for knowledge transfer.
• Clinical reasoning and creative problem-solving techniques to undertake appropriate assessments of complex cases
• Collaborate with PBS Practitioners for positive programming and support

​ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility in diverse and challenging situations
• Experience with complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and capacity building
• Ability to implement individual and group programs
• Current 'C Class' Driver's Licence
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Disability Clearance
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Willingness for Psychological Assessment if needed
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., Disability Developmental Education, Occupational Therapy, Psychology)

ABOUT YOU

Join CLO's dynamic operations team if you share our values and bring extensive industry experience. You should have a deep understanding of the NDIS, person-centred practice, and active support principles. Familiarity with reporting and compliance, including the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission framework, is essential.

You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments and understand the NDIS's impact on participants, service providers, and staff. Adaptability and a commitment to best practices are key to your success in this role.

Joining CLO, you will be provided with:

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Ongoing training and development support

Salary Packaging benefits (up to $15,899 p.a tax-free)

Position with purpose whereby you will be making a difference.

Discounted Gym Memberships

Discounted Health Insurance

Our Values

Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.

Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.

Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.

Learning: In learning we will grow

Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or apply below.

CLO prides itself on being an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all background, ages, and gender as well as people who identify as First Peoples, LGBTIQ+ and people with a disability.