Disability Support Worker (Community Options)

Casual Role | Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2023 Level 1 or 2

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities?

Is it important to you to work for an organization that values you and offers opportunities for growth and development?

Then look no further!

Here is a casual Disability Support Worker role based in a great Eastern Suburbs location.

About Nadrasca Community

Nadrasca Community comprises of Community Living, Outreach and Options i.e. Day Programmes responsible for maintaining an environment that encourages independence and empowers individuals to actively participate in their life.

There are currently three Day Programs which provide individual skill enhancement, prevocational training, and leisure and recreation activities.

The support provided by Nadrasca staff encourages participants to experience opportunities while networking within the broader community.

The Position

This is a casual on call position which will be responsible for covering sick and annual leave and periods where additional staffing is required.

The position may also be offered weekend and evening shifts to support participants engaging in programs and social activities.

Here is an opportunity to gain exposure to and experience working across three programs:

• My Life My Future, which supports young people to transition successfully into adulthood.
• Nadrasca Farm, which offers a variety of practical activities in an outdoors environment that help people achieve their goals and build adaptability and resilience.
• Community Options, where we enrich peoples’ lives by encouraging social connections, friendship, personal growth, creative self-expression, and independent living skills.

Accountability

This position is accountable and reports to the Service Manager for the efficient, safe, and effective delivery of a range of tasks and supports.

• Ensure a person-centred active support approach and engage people in the planning of activities.
• Using My Pathway My Plan framework, work collaboratively with young people to identify goals, determine achievements that will build desired skills and actively work toward the attainment of goals.
• Maintaining compliance with incident reporting along with documentation in accordance with relevant legislation and Nadrasca Policies and Procedures including case notes, medication records, personal profiles, and reporting related to the people we support.
• Work in collaboration with the My Life My Future Co-Ordinator, to develop programs that build upon existing skills, interests, and expectations of young people.

This role should not be seen as limited to the duties or activities listed in this position description. As required, additional functions may be necessary at the manager’s request.

About You

You are a people person and team player with a passion for doing better, and an ambition to make a real difference.

You Will Have:

Qualifications

• A Cert IV or above qualification in disability or community services is preferred but not mandatory.
• Current level 2 First Aid Certificate is required.
• Current drivers’ licence is preferred.

Experience And Expertise

• Relevant experience in providing support to people with disabilities, such as person-centred active support, individual skills development, behaviour support and personal care.
• Experience in disability employment, vocational education or training is essential.
• Sound knowledge of person-centred active support and person-centred planning.
• A genuine commitment to the rights of people with a disability to lead fulfilling lives and set and be supported to achieve goals that are meaningful to them.
• Ability to develop a project plan that defines objectives, goals, and activities to be achieved and documents the plan for their implementation and achievement.
• Ability to facilitate skill attainment to a small group of participants.
• Experience working specifically with young people will be highly regarded.

What We Can Offer You:

• A great working environment as part of a passionate and dedicated team.
• Attractive salary packaging including benefits associated with not-for-profits.
• Training and professional development.
• The opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Applicants must be prepared to undertake a medical assessment to determine fitness to undertake the inherent duties of this position, if required.

All applicants must hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and obtain a Working with Children Check prior to employment.

All relevant staff must provide evidence of unrestricted Australian residential and working visa.

How To Apply

If you are interested in becoming an active and valued member of a dedicated and passionate team, please apply today by clicking on the Apply button.

Shortlisting and interviews will commence soon.

Nadrasca welcomes applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals with disability, those that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We look forward to hearing from you!