Job Description

Program Lead - (Respite, Child & Youth and Community Participation)

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Program Lead (Respite, Child & Youth and Community Participation)

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The Role

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The Program Lead (Respite, Child & Youth, and Community Participation) is a pivotal role primarily focused on driving the delivery of exceptional, respite accommodation programs, alongside child, youth, and adult community participation services.

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Working with the Practice and Quality teams, you will lead a "switched on" frontline team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support rooted in trauma-informed practice and cultural safety to people with disability. Your commitment to strict NDIS compliance and DCP practice & principles ensures that every participant's journey - whether a short-term respite stay or a long-term developmental pathway is secure, responsive, and focused on growth.

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Beyond day-to-day facility management and care supervision, you serve as a vital connection for families, guardians, and stakeholders, strengthening EllieB's reputation for clinically governed, safety-first supports. By building trust-based relationships, you foster a sustainable, values-aligned service that honours diversity, cultural identity, and personal meaning for every individual.

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What We Offer

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- Competitive salary with salary sacrifice options
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- Access to a fully maintained fleet vehicle
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- Company laptop and phone
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- Modern, contemporary office environment
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About Us

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EBL Disability Services Inc t/a EllieB's is a mid-sized, carer-led, not-for-profit organisation with over 45 years' experience supporting people with disability across South Australia.

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We deliver residential, respite, and community participation services and are proud to be a quality-accredited, registered, and certified provider. As an inclusive employer, we foster a culturally and linguistically diverse workplace that supports wellbeing, growth, and development.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Leadership & Clinical Oversight:Role model best practice care and provide on-the-job coaching to embed EllieB's values.
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- Advanced Therapeutic Support:Oversee the delivery of safe, empowering care for clients with complex needs.
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- Behavioural Support: Monitor Behaviour Support Plan implementation and the safe use of authorised restrictive practices with a focus on reduction and elimination.
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- Relationship Management:Build and maintain trust-based relationships with families, therapists, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated care that is in the best interests of the client.
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- Compliance & Governance:Ensure all work adheres to EllieB's policies & protocols, NDIS Practice Standards, DCP principles and practice, and legislative frameworks through defensible documentation and rigorous reporting.
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- Workforce Excellence: Ensure all personnel meet minimum qualification and safety requirements.
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- Service Growth:Identify opportunities for new programs and represent EllieB's at community events and expos.
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- Integrity and Safeguarding Focus: Ensure the protection of all clients, including children and young people, safeguarding their long-term developmental goals, cultural identity, and safety-first supports.
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About You

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- Expertise:Deep knowledge of NDIS Practice Standardsand DCP Practice & Principles.
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- Experience:Extensive background in supporting people with disabilityand managing complex behaviours.
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- Leadership:Proven ability to mentor and lead culturallydiverse teams in fast-paced environments.
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- Attributes:Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to reflective practice.
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- Knowledge: Robust understanding of developmental disability and associated conditions.
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- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention - minimum.
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- Clearances:Current WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Clearance.
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- Certifications:First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration, Trauma-informed care and Child Safe Environments.
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- Availability:Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
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First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Program Lead - (Respite, Child & Youth and Community Participation) (South Australia)
🏢 EBL Disability Services
📍 South Australia