Our vision is to create a community where the people we support are seen, heard, respected, valued and connected.

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1 ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT Able Australia is a secular non-profit organisation that provides services to people living with multiple disabilities including deafblindness, and youth and families who are experiencing disadvantage. Our vision is to create a community where the people we support are seen, heard, respected, valued and connected. We reach out to people, helping them achieve a quality of life that anyone in the community might expect and a feeling of worth, belonging and self-fulfilment. We are a community based organisation that aims to facilitate an improvement in social development and human services. We work from a social justice perspective that includes the principles of access, participation and the right to equality and equity for all. Position Details Position Title: Employment Type: Work location: Active Living Program for Seniors Program Coordinator Part time Ipswich Classification level: SCHADS level 5.1 Position reports to: Area Manager Date Approved: June 2017 Position Purpose To ensure the Active Living Program for Seniors (ALPS) is delivered in accordance with the objectives outlined in the Service Agreement between Able Australia Services and the Department of Communities To support the delivery of services to older people; within the defined catchment areas, including culturally diverse and indigenous communities and individuals

2 Key responsibilities areas Capability requirements Key performance measures Sector and organisation purpose and values Be familiar with organisational and funded goals and frameworks Work within the organisations philosophy, values and policy framework and organisational goals Work undertaken in accordance with funding guidelines, legislation Sound community development principles utilised to ensure quality service delivery and outcomes in line with service and standards of the Department of Communities Leadership and teamwork Provide effective leadership and set appropriate standards of operation Contributes to positive workplace culture Positive promotion of the organisation at all times Lead and manage collaborative community projects Works as part of and contributes to team culture Communication Provide clear and effective communications Communication with all levels of government, colleagues, clients and volunteers Communicate effectively and sensitively to a broad range of people including CALD, ATSI, elderly and people with disability Develop process of feedback that will enable program evaluation

3 Key responsibilities areas Capability requirements Key performance measures Customer relationships Personal accountability Innovation Liaise with the service providers and community members of the key locations within the catchment area Ensure integrity of the organisation is maintained Ability to work cooperatively, sensitively and professionally with employees, volunteers, service users, carers, external organisations and senior management to achieve organisational goals and objectives. Demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, and confidentiality when dealing with information of a sensitive nature Plan and develop events Projects and events delivered in collaboration/partnership with other organisations Develop and maintain internal and external relationships Present a positive and professional image in the community Personal work practices promote teamwork and unify and encourage positive staff morale Problems or potential problems are identified and timely and adequate corrective actions taken Develop innovative response to the identified needs of individual communities within defined catchment Liaise with existing community services and develop additional innovative responses to service gaps Functional requirements Key responsibility areas Capability requirements Key performance measures Participation and inclusion Work as part of a team Other duties required to be undertaken at times Attend team meetings Work in collaboration with other team members Other duties undertaken in a positive and collaborative way

4 Key responsibility areas Capability requirements Key performance measures Community engagement and education Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, organisations, community members Provide increased opportunities for older people to participate and respond to issues of concern Attend network meetings Work collaboratively with other organisations ensure skills and knowledge are current by attending regular training and development workshops provide information advice and referral pathways Reporting, documentation and administration undertake a range of duties associated with the position including report writing, correspondence, records management, budget monitoring, grant writing, administration and accountability Accurate reports and administrative tasks completed within specified timeframes. Records and mandatory requirements for program outcomes kept up to date Skills and knowledge to enable efficient and timely analysis of program outcomes including, reporting and data entry Workplace Health & Safety Workplace Health and Safety policy and procedures. emergency procedures potential risks and hazards in the working environment emergencies, hazards, Tickit reporting system. Demonstrate behaviours which reflect your commitment to OHS Understands and adheres for own work location and organisation premises. Identifies and responds to them appropriately and in accordance with organisation policy and procedure. Reports all incidents and near misses within defined timelines and following correct processes. Records all emergencies, hazards, incidents and near misses Quality & Continuous Improvement compliance with organisational policies, procedures and relevant work instructions. quality and continuous improvement activities continuous improvement demonstrates support for and in day to day practice Participates fully in initiatives across the organisation.as required Promotes the culture as an integral part of core practice and

5 Key responsibility areas Capability requirements Key performance measures improvement within own work practices strategic goals and objectives Diversity & Equity diversity & equity across all areas of service delivery inappropriate behaviour supports and participates in relevant internal and external certification and auditing programmes. Seeks opportunities and makes appropriate suggestions for organisational improvements Use the organisation s to focus and prioritise improvement activity Promotes Diversity & equity ensuring legislative and organisation requirements are understood and adhered to. Challenges inappropriate behaviour ensuring action is taken Continuous Professional Development mandatory training professional development planned development activities supervision and performance Completes within defined timescales Identifies appropriate opportunities Attends and participates as required Actively participates in development and review processes Organisation Citizenship positive working relationships shared goals and targets Represents Able Australia codes of conduct and dress Develops and maintains with colleagues and clients Works collaboratively in a positive and professional manner Adheres to organisation P&P Key Selection Criteria Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in program or project planning, development and evaluation Ability to build relationships and work in collaboration with other organisations Skills: High level oral and written communication skills High level computer skills

6 Ability to set goals and work priorities monitor work flow and initiate work autonomously Organisational Relationships Qualifications & Training: Relevant and appropriate qualifications in Community Development or Human Services Current drivers licence First Aid and CPR Police Check Reports to: Team Leader Supervises: No responsibilities for other staff Direct Reports: <number/nil> Total: <number/nil> Internal Relationships: All Able Australia staff External Relationships: Stakeholders, other community agencies and services, community members Agreement I have read, understood and agree to comply with this Position Description Name:.. Signature:. Date: