Shared Living Advisor

Company Description

Avivo: Live Life has been supporting the West Australian community for over 50 years, working with individuals and families in need of disability, ageing, or mental health support. Our commitment lies in empowering people to make their own decisions, enhance their capabilities, and foster meaningful relationships. Our dedicated teams operate across Perth, the Midwest, and the Wheatbelt. We strive to create a positive impact in the lives of our customers, colleagues, and communities.

Shared Living Advisor - Full-Time 12 Month Position

• Salary $91,632 annually + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible working conditions to support work-life balance
• Supporting the community teams with Shared Living Arrangements

About the role

This position will assist our Service Coordinators and Mentors in managing Shared Living Arrangements within their designated teams.

The Shared Living Advisor will be tasked with ensuring that our existing shared living support services meet Avivo's quality standards and requirements. Additionally, they will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies aimed at expanding and improving our shared living services, offering diverse options to support individuals in sharing their homes.

Duties include

• Supporting and guiding Service Coordinators and staff in delivering shared living services, including attending stakeholder meetings and assisting with home visits or reviews.
• Collaborating with customers, families, funders, peer providers, and other stakeholders to enhance service delivery and build partnerships.
• Promoting continuous improvement by utilizing feedback from customers and colleagues to drive service enhancements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards, upholding Avivo's reputation in shared living services.
• Exploring innovative service offerings and researching new shared living models to meet the diverse needs of Avivo's customers.
• Conducting market research to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

Selection criteria

• Previous experience / background in Individual Living Options (ILO) arrangements (essential)
• Expert knowledge in NDIS ILO & SIL funding structures, budgets and support categories (high valued)
• A background in supporting self-directed services and individualized service designs
• Certificate IV in Disability, Aged Care, Mental Health (or working towards)
• Previous experience in supporting and coordination of teams

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in service coordination, ideally within the shared living or disability support sectors. You're a passionate and supportive leader, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in your community. You are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery, and you're eager to embrace new challenges.

We're seeking someone with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships and gaining the support of others. With your problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail, you'll be able to work independently.

If this describes you, we would love to hear from you

Benefits

• Flexible working conditions including working from home to support a great work life balance
• Work phone and laptop
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Enjoy the support of a fantastic team that promotes a positive work life culture
• Demonstrates ability to work as a supportive leader, with ability to coach and resource others' development
• Knowledge and understanding of disability, aged care and/or mental health sectors and demonstrates contemporary professional knowledge, values, and practice
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery
• Understanding and commitment to working with communities to welcome and include all people as valued citizens
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholder engagement abilities
• Strong IT skills including ability to use portals, systems, and document relevant informatio

Culture at Avivo

People enjoy working at Avivo because we value the different life experiences, skills, and backgrounds of our diverse workforce.

We encourage applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ and people from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply, attach your resume