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Senior Service Coordinator – Children and Families Team


Job description Senior Service Coordinator

Application form Senior Service Coordinator

Hours: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

Are you ready to make a difference in the community while advancing your career in Service Coordination? We invite you to be a part of our dynamic team at CCS Disability Action, where you can contribute to an organisation dedicated to creating positive change.

Job specific information

This  role offers you an exciting opportunity to become involved in organisation making a difference in the community. The Senior Service Coordinator is responsible for the overall co-ordination of services provided by CCS Disability Action within the Waikato region.

The position is a leadership role which involves relationship building, support and administration along with leading service staff who provide support services, information, and advocacy for disabled people and their family/whānau.

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the not-for-profit sector, we will provide you with the training, resources, and development you need to apply your skillsets and knowledge to thrive in this role.

About the role:

  • Lead and coordinate high quality services that are creative, flexible, and responsive to the needs of disabled people and their families/whānau. 

  • Lead and coordinate delivery of contracted services which meet the funders’ specifications.

  • Provide effective leadership and supervision to staff.

  • Drive quality improvement activities and contributes to regional planning.

  • Recognise safety issues for children, young people and vulnerable adults, respond to these and refer to appropriate supports/organisations (internal and external).

Why join us:

We have a positive workplace culture that places value on employee wellbeing and work life balance. As such, we have a range of initiatives for our employee’s including:

  • We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and offer a day of paid annual wellness leave.

  • Enjoy a range of discounted services and products through our staff benefits program.

  • Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free external counselling service.

  • Leave work feeling like you have made a positive impact in the community.

About you:

  • Understanding of the disability sector and ability to relate to disabled people in a positive affirming manner.

  • Relevant degree or diploma in social services or human services or acceptable equivalent qualification and/or work experience.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • A high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.

  • Experience working in a social services agency, and in particular working with disabled children/youth/adults, their families/whānau and significant others.

  • A driver’s license or access to transport.

How to apply

To apply, send through your completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV and a cover letter.  This can be emailed to: Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application or accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact email: Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz

Applications will be considered as they are received. As such, the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.

About us

CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.

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