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.

At Community Living Options we are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where people are valued and supported. We welcome applicants with lived experience, all abilities, cultural background, gender, sexuality, age and spirituality.

About the Role
Under the general direction of the Chief Strategy and Specialist Services Officer, you will lead in the successful creation and implementation of the Child and Youth Services Department. You will promote and provide consistent service delivery in accordance with CLO's Vision, Mission and Purpose, Values and Code. The role of the Manager, Child and Youth Services will ensure that plans are developed, assessed, reviewed and implemented appropriately. This role will be responsible for supporting Child and Youth Services Team Leaders and staff to ensure positive outcomes for our young people.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and operational management to CLO's child and youth services team while monitoring performance and outputs in accordance with CLO policy.
• Lead the implementation of evidence based, accountable and ethical child and youth services and child protection practices.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development with the Executive leadership team
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including children and families.
• Applying adept knowledge and understanding of best practice in children and young person service development.
• Contributing to policy and procedure creation and reviewing processes.

To be Successful
• To become part of CLO's dynamic operations team, you will have a values match with CLO as a first vital point to success as well as an understanding of the NDIS and how this impacts young people, service providers and staff.
• You will also possess an In-depth and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Children and Young People Protection Act and other legislation's relating to Child Protection practice.
• Proven ability to engage in high quality communication processes which facilitate clarification, negotiation and mediation.
• Experience in the management of changing environments.
• High level of verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, providing training, coaching, mentoring, supervision to ensure ongoing development of knowledge and skills within department.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain professional networks.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications and Essential Licences
Tertiary Qualifications (bachelor’s degree) in relevant field such as community services, disability or social services.
NDIS Worker Screening Check or willing to obtain
Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
Current Driver's Licence

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 submit an application today.