About Scope
Scope’s purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.
About Your Role
Reporting to the Research Coordinator, the Client Book Club Facilitator is responsible for developing and facilitating a book club for people with intellectual disability.
This unique role is part of a research project aimed at improved the social networks of people with disability.
Your Key Focus
- Coordinate the promotion and recruitment process for newly established book club
- Facilitate the book club and support clients in participation
- Manage the operational aspects of the book club, including coordination, scheduling, communication and resources required
- Regularly liaise with and report to the Head of Research to understand and deliver the activities as required
- Communicate proactively with clients, staff and community members
What We Look For
- Previous experience working with people with disability
- Experience with group program facilitation
- Skilled in creating environments and opportunities that support the development of peer relationships and friendships
- Well developed organisation, planning and time management
- Experience using virtual collaboration platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
View the position description here!
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to closing date, therefore please note this advertisement may close earlier than the disclosed end date. To avoid missing out APPLY NOW.
Scope as an Employer
At Scope, we ‘Celebrate our people’ by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It’s one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.
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Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Agencies: Whilst we appreciate your interest, we are confident we can find a great candidate without external support.
Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our purpose!
If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email [email protected]
Please note, successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.
