Disability / Mental Health Support Worker (Casual)
7 months ago
Aligned Is seeking positive and strong role models/support staff to work flexibly alongside people who have a disability or mental health issue and may be experiencing social isolation. We are looking for vibrant and intuitive Mentors who believe EVERYONE can participate in and be connected to their community. Aligned is a dynamic and growing organization that provides mentors with ongoing personal/career development opportunities and training.
**Responsibilities of a Mentor**:
The key responsibility of a Mentor is to work directly with individuals supporting them to achieve their goals.
This may include:
- Supporting individuals to gain independence in everyday life and learn new skills
- Connecting individuals with recreational, sporting or community groups
- Supporting individuals to use public transport
- To find and keep a job in open employment
- Collaborating with key people in an individual's life, including family members, employers or other support services to achieve the best outcomes
- Role model and advocate for people living with disability in the community
- Participate in peer support meetings
Required Attributes:
- Minimum Certificate III in Community services/ individual support or similar
- Minimum 1 year experience in a Disability support role
- Trauma Informed Knowledge/Training
- **Experience in continence care**:
- **Experience with challenging behaviors**:
- Experience supporting individuals with Mental health
- Creativity and outside-the-box thinking
Desirable Attributes:
- Previous experience working with NDIS participant's.
- Previous experience working in a group home.
- Working alongside marginalized groups
- Youth work
- Teaching or Counselling/Behavior Support
**Salary**: $33 to $36 per hour
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed any certification courses in disability/ age care, community services, mental health support or related courses?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid and CPR Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- Police check (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Vehicle registration and comprehensive insurance (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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