Community Practice Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our close-knit team to lead the delivery of community-based disability support services within the Tauranga region.For nearly 30 years, SILC has been supporting individuals with disabilities to live the life of their choosing.

SILC walks alongside the people we support to facilitate a sense of belonging, independence and the opportunities to do the things they enjoy.This is a new position within our Service Leadership Team created in response to continued development of our services.

The Community Practice Manager role leads the design and delivery of support services for people with disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesTo lead the delivery of a high quality, person directed service to the people we support that aims always for authentic and positive partnership with disabled people and their whanau.To ensure services are designed and delivered in a way that supports people living with disability to have the best lives possible and enhances their participation and contribution within their community.To ensure supports are coherent with Enabling Good Lives principles, and promotes and protects the rights, interests, needs and choices of the people we serve.To develop and maintain positive, constructive partnerships within the community with those agencies and stakeholders who share our values to better serve disabled people and their whanau.To ensure all resources, including human resources, are managed in a way that is efficient, fair and equitable, and within approved budgets.To manage and lead direct and indirect reports to be maximally effective in their roles.To ensure the operations of the service align with and contribute to delivery on all business goals.About YouHold a relevant tertiary qualification.Have proven leadership experience in Disability or Community Sectors.Be able to apply short term and strategic planning and innovative thinking to identify and address issues and opportunities.Be an individual who can motivate others to work together to deliver quality services and be a high functioning team.Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.Be able to plan their time and resources effectively.Be an excellent communicator who actively listens and is adaptive and cooperative.As a Community Practice Manager, you will work at a senior management level, as part of a collaborative and supportive Service Leadership Team.We would love to hear from individuals able to deliver in this role and who align to SILC's values and approach.

More information can be found here : you would like to discuss this opportunity further then please feel free to call General Manager, Pam Smith on 029 487 4277.Please note that preferred applicants will be required to return a satisfactory police report and hold a full NZ drivers' licence.All candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

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