Program Coordinator

Overview

Managing Board Director and Chief Operations Officer at Genovation | Empowering Young Adults with Disabilities

About Genovation - Located in Oran Park and Spring Farm. At Genovation, we support people with disabilities to enjoy life, providing innovative care with meaningful, purposeful support through the generations. We focus on helping young adults thrive post school with meaningful activities. Our team combines lived experience with professional expertise to provide exceptional care and support personal and professional development. We work holistically to understand all participant supports, including the NDIS.

We are a genuine, compassionate team that enjoys coming to work every day. We provide high-level care while maintaining a sense of fun with our participants and each other. Visit our website to see our program in action: www.genovation.org.au and the Young Adult Enrichment Program: Young Adult Enrichment Program.

Purpose of the Program

To work alongside our current coordinator and carers, to coordinate and lead Genovation's Young Adult Enrichment Program (YAEP) so young adults with complex support needs experience safe, meaningful, community-based days. Transitioning from school to life after school can be stressful for families; we aim to make this transition enjoyable and stress-free. You'll plan weekly programs, collaborate with families and the team, and ensure supports meet the NDIS Practice Standards & Safeguards.

Role Description

Program Coordinator – Young Adult Day Program

Location: On-site at Spring Farm and in the community

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm (most days 8:00am to 4:00pm)

Employment type: Full-time (part-time may be considered)

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 (Incl. Super) + Salary sacrifice available

Award: SCHADS or to be determined based on qualifications

Role Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• 1. Participant outcomes and program design
• Co-design individual goals and weekly plans that build confidence, friendships and life skills
• Knowledge of and ability to implement AAC and functional communication and positive behaviour support principles
• Plan and deliver a balanced timetable (e.g., hydrotherapy, movement/mobility, shopping & cooking, communication/social routines, creative projects, inclusive outings)
• Ability to create and implement various communication methods (picture communication, makaton sign, etc.)
• Coordinate community initiative work (e.g., packing fresh produce boxes with Box Divvy)
• Complete and maintain risk assessments and individual support plans
  • 2. Leadership and Supervision
  • Provide day-to-day direction to carers
  • Implement individual goals into function-based daily activities, including data-informed progress monitoring and staff mentoring
  • Oversee the supervision and training of new staff on the program
  • Ensure staff are working within their scope and encouraging professional progression
  • Promote a positive, inclusive culture aligned to Genovation's core values
    • 3. Safeguarding, quality and compliance
    • Uphold zero-tolerance to abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination
    • Ensure incidents/hazards are reported and improvements implemented
    • Ensure practice aligns to behaviour support plans and restrictive practice rules
      • 4. Family, stakeholder and community engagement
      • Liaise with families/guardians regularly
      • Liaise with allied health, schools, medical health professionals and community organisations
      • Represent Genovation professionally in the community
        • 5. Administration
        • Non-face-to-face administration time for reports, planning, collaboration and documentation
        • Track and monitor individual progress and maintain records
        • Drive continuous improvement for participants, staff and the organisation
        Key Relationships

Participants and families/guardians, allied health, medical and educational professionals, carers, current program coordinator, team leader, care services and business development manager, COO, CEO, and broader community partners.

Selection Criteria / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Special Education, Developmental Education, Allied Health) or equivalent experience is preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience in the disability sector
• Experience coordinating disability/day programs or similar community services
• Practical knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, zero-tolerance framework, safeguarding, risk management and incident reporting
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel/Forms, Word, SharePoint)
• Strong communication skills, especially with families, team members and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Confident leading a small team
• Tertiary qualifications in Special Education, Developmental Education, Allied Health or similar

Registration/Membership with AHPRA/CPSP/AASW or eligible. Additional requirements:

• Experience with hydrotherapy and accessible transport
• Understanding of mealtime management plans, manual handling, medication administration, peg feeding
• Basic data collection and reporting
• Current first aid and CPR

Inherent Requirements

• Understanding of complex care (peg feeding, epilepsy, intellectual delay, non-verbal communication)
• Able to safely perform inherent physical tasks with reasonable adjustments (transfers, hoists, wheelchairs, community outings)
• Driving large modified vehicles (e.g., Mercedes Sprinter, Toyota Hiace, Kia Carnival)

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the provided contact, or phone Giuliana on 0400 950 458.

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