The Disability Information and Resource Centre

Team Leader – Community Services North

Autism SA is a leading provider of services to individuals and families living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia and is seeking to employ an inspirational Team Leader who is passionate to improve outcomes for families and children in the Northern area.

The Team Leader – North is responsible for the running and supervision of Autism SA’s northern suburbs facility, supervising a team of support workers in providing respite and day options to a variety of clients with intellectual disabilities and/or challenging behaviours. Some work will occur at Autism SA’s head office in Netley.

Duties may include administration, planning, staff supervision, family liaison and roster coordination whilst ensuring quality services are being delivered, evaluated and maintained.

A degree in a relevant discipline (eg. social work, disability studies, psychology) is required.

This is a full time, ongoing position subject to a satisfactory probationary period and funding agreements.

Job Descriptions are available from Reception on 08 8379 6976 or at http://www.autismsa.org.au/pages.aspx?sid=16

Significant staff benefits are available under Autism SA’s current Enterprise Agreement including salary packaging. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory criminal history assessment.

Applications including a CV, statement addressing the position description and the contact details of 3 referees are required and should be emailed to admin@autismsa.org.au or post to:

Lesley Cutts
Manager Family and Community Services
Autism SA
PO Box 304, MARLESTON DC SA 5033

Applications close 4.30pm Monday 8th November 2010.

Interviews anticipated Monday 15 November 2010.

Independent Advocacy is a values driven organisation promoting valued lives for people with an intellectual disability.

Independent Advocacy is seeking a person to commence duties in January 2011 for 20 hours per week with potential to increase to 28 hours (negotiable). The successful applicant will have a good understanding of social disadvantage, be able to relate to people with intellectual disability, and ideally have acted in an advocacy role. Salary is covered under SCHCDSI Award Level 5 and salary sacrifice is available. A current driver’s licence is essential.

For job description and selection criteria contact the Coordinator on 8232 6200.

Closing date 4pm 1st December.

Edmund Rice Camps SA Inc (ERC) is seeking to appoint forward-thinking, motivated and innovative leaders in the role of Board Members.

ERC is a volunteer-based, charitable organisation that provides services to over 600 children, young people, & volunteers each year. ERC also provides Training to the community in the areas of Child Safe Environments, Change Management, First Aid, Team Building & Protective Behaviours.

ERC are looking for people with training, experience, and/or knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Marketing / Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Indigenous Peoples
• Secretary (willing to undertake Secretary responsibilities)

These important positions offer roles that will be exciting, motivating & challenging. Ideally you will have experience on a Board of Management (although it is not essential). You will be able to commit to a board meeting once a month (weeknight) at a minimum.

Interested in hearing more? Phone 8234 2937 or email mtate@eddiericecamps.org.au for a nomination form and info pack.

Please forward all applications to Melanie Tate, Executive Officer, 117 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031 by close of business on Monday 23rd August 2010.

A position is available for an In Home Family/Support Worker to provide care for Michelle, a woman with profound, severe and multiple disabilities and her mother/family carer.

Full details can be found here.

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