Disability Support Worker

3 weeks ago

South Melbourne, Australia Step As One Disability Services Full time

Step As One Disability Services - Complex /Forensic Disability - South Eastern Victoria

**Join our Caring Crew and Make a Difference**

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every step you take makes a positive impact? Step As One Disability Services is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Disability Support Workers, across the South Eastern Melbourne Metropolitan area, who have experience supporting people with complex disability and behaviour, including offending behaviours, to join our dynamic team

As this role requires daily communication with NDIS participants who have cognitive disability, ability to communicate clearly is a must. If you have experience working with people who have complex needs (including; behaviours, mental health issues, criminal justice related issues, history of trauma, history of living in residential care, drug/alcohol abuse etc), we'd love to hear from you.

At Step As One, we believe in celebrating abilities and creating a world where everyone has opportunities. As a Disability Support Worker, you'll provide personalised support that empowers individuals with disabilities.

With a supportive and inclusive work environment, ongoing training and development opportunities, you'll have all the tools you need to excel in your role.

From assisting with daily activities to fostering meaningful connections, your role as a Disability Support Worker will make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals.

**Support Worker Position Description **(but not limited to):

- Support NDIS participants to engage in activities and tasks including capacity building, in home support and community access within the South Eastern area of Victoria
- Support NDIS participants to access the community.
- Work in accordance with Step As One Disability Services' medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and participant right's policies including privacy and confidentiality.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of the participant and report any concerns to the Practice Lead.
- Ensure completion of appropriate documentation such as participant progress notes, incident reports and goal attainment using the Step As One Client Management System.
- Work with directly with participants, family, relevant stakeholders and other professionals to support the participants NDIS goals and individual SMART goals.
- Undertake relevant participant specific and mandatory training modules as required to maintain NDIS practice competency requirements.
- Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular team meetings, planning processes and professional development /supervision.
- Provide back up and support to other staff, as necessary.
- Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.
- Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work immediately to the Practice Lead.
- Carry out their roles and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant policies and processes.

**Qualifications - preferred**
- Cert IV Child Protection, Mental Health, Disability, Community Services or similar or relevant tertiary qualifications
- Current NDISWC (or willingness to get)
- Current National Police Check
- Working with Children Check.
- First Aid certificate and CPR (or willing to get)
- NDIS Workers Orientation (or willing to complete)
- Current Drivers license and fully comprehensive insurance
- Medication administration competency

**Competencies and experience**
- Experience working with children, young people or adults who present with complex disability who display behaviours of concern including aggression and violence (mandatory)
- Experience working with people with disability who have been involved in the criminal justice system (preferred)
- Genuine passion for the field of work (mandatory)
- Clear, fluent written and verbal English language skills (mandatory)
- Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision (mandatory)
- Strong engagement, enthusiasm, resilience and self care.(mandatory)
- Experience to medication administration or willing to be trained (preferred)
- Understanding of Behaviour Support implementation and restrictive practice (mandatory)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

**Experience**:

- Working with people with disabilities: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: On the road

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