Youth Disability Support Practitioner
1 month ago
Location
St Ives Lifestyles Centre
Youth Disability Support Practitioner
Who are we?
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is one of Australia's leading non-profit Disability Support providers helping babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological and physical disabilities. At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, positive and collaborative working culture. We have over 2,500 employees and we're growingwhich is why we need you
About the role
In this new and exciting role, you will be helping to support, develop and deliver programs to young adults with physical disabilities between the ages of 18-25 years old, alongside your day to day responsibilities as a disability support practitioner.
These programs are implemented using an active support model with the aim of all programs delivered to create independence, experience and opportunity. The programs are delivered at a ratio of support of 1:1 and 1:2 depending on support needs, the aim is to create the most individual experience for each participant.
- The role will include:_
- Assisting clients at meal times, with personal care needs and administering medication
- Masterclass_
- Participate in developing and implementing individual and group-based capacity building.
- Providing support to participants on personal development as per individual support needs
- Supporting clients to explore their aspirations and build small achievable steps towards completing the larger goal.
- Youth Day programs_
- Supporting young adults through programs built around experience.
- Exploring opportunities for young adults that meet their capabilities.
- Supporting young adults to access opportunities in the local community that increase their experience’s as well as their chances to self-Advocate and develop new skills.
Hours of work:
Permanent part-time Monday to Friday 9am-3pm *minimum 3 days per week
What we are looking for:
To be successful in the role we are looking for passionate and enthusiastic people who will ideally have previous experience supporting young people, people with disability and/or mental health diagnosis.
- The ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans
- Previous experience supporting young people
- Hardworking and proactive;
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- A professional attitude towards work, accountable, reliable and have a high level of motivation;
- Thrive in a team-based environment, where everyone pitches in to help;
Must have’s:
- A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum) and access to a car;
- Must have (or willing to obtain prior to starting), a current First Aid Certificate, CPR & Working with Children Check;
Our employee benefits include:
- Flexible, family-friendly culture that will enable you to balance family and work obligations;
- Comprehensive training, delivering world-class structured learning, both in the classroom and on the job to set you up for success;
- Opportunity to attain Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) whilst working with us
- Career progression and development
- $100 well-being allowance
- Fitness passport - access to gyms at greater reduced costs
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program - access to a professional counsellor for you and your direct family members
- Excellent Employee Referral Program
- Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging for permanent staff
- As a DSP at CPA, you will have a comprehensive learning journey throughout your orientation and ongoing development. This includes:_
- _ specialist training opportunities_
- _ buddy shifts with experienced DSPs_
- _ opportunities to complete nationally recognised qualifications such as Certificate III in Individual Support and Certificate IV in Disability_
- The investment in your learning and development by CPA exceeds $5,000 in your first year_
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance has a relentless commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff, as such all employees at CPA must already be or have the intention to be triple vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to their start date._
If you would like to work for a Not-for-profit organisation, where you are appreciated, have flexibility, get paid to learn, and where you can take pride in the fact that you are making a difference each and every day, then this is the role for you
Important Information:
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the _
- rights_
- , wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a _
- child safe_
- organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct._
How to Apply
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.Application Close Date: 23/03/2023 11:59 PM
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