Dis1 and Dis2 Disability Services Officer

4 weeks ago


Adelaide CBD, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

**Department of Human Services**

**Job reference**: 544838

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Ongoing

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
- Make a difference for South Australians
- Access excellent learning and development opportunities

**Role Details**

About the role:

- Assisting and supporting people living with a disability in all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to community inclusion, personal care, building and maintaining independence as well as interpersonal relationships.
- Numerous intakes in 2023.
- Multiple DIS1 and DIS2 Disability Services Officer roles available.
- 6 weeks of annual leave per annum.
- Roles are available across Adelaide Metro About you.
- Experience and knowledge of disability, mental health and/or positive behaviour support.
- Experience working in the area of complex behaviour support with people who need a stable and committed team around them.
- Committed to following Positive Behaviour Support Plans and able to demonstrate your experience working with behaviours of concern.
- Willing to learn new skills and adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of the person you support.
- Have a good understanding of person-centred practice.
- Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License.
- Have working entitlements to work within Australia.
- Must be flexible to work over a 7-day, 24-hour roster period including short shifts (minimum 3 hours).
- Hold a current ‘Provide First Aid Certificate’.
- Possess intermediate IT skills and knowledge.
- Certificate III Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent is desired.

How do I Apply?
- Attach an up-to date CV/Resume that includes the names, addresses and contact phone numbers of three (3) current referees, one being your current line manager/supervisor.
- Attach a comprehensive cover letter of up to two (2) pages addressing the Role Specific Capabilities located in the Role Description.
- Current, full, C Class Australian drivers’ licence.
- A current Certificate in Provide First Aid.
- A satisfactory Disability Services Screening Assessment conducted by the Department, or a current NDIS Worker Check.
- Demonstrate to our satisfaction that you are physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the position which may be at your own expense.
- Compulsory attendance at an Induction/Training Program, Mentoring and other relevant training deemed necessary by the department.
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with a TGA approved vaccine and provide proof of vaccination status prior to being appointed to the role.

**Special Conditions**
- National Police Check required.
- Employment-related Screening Check required.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
- Work will include rosters over 24 hours on a seven-day per week basis, and active and passive duty in accordance with the Intellectual Disability Services Award and the individual’s needs.
- Demonstration to our satisfaction that you are physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the position.
- Compulsory attendance at an Induction/Training Program, Mentoring and other relevant training deemed necessary by the department.
- Incumbent must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Therapeutic Goods Administration Authority (TGA) approved vaccine and provide proof of vaccination status prior to being appointed to the role. You must promptly receive any further COVID-19 vaccination(s) or booster vaccination(s) approved by the TGA and which are available to you to access.

**About the Business**

Disability Services provides valuable support to the South Australian community through supported independent living, Transition to Home, quality and clinical services, and the DHS Equipment Program. As one of the largest providers, we supervise and help with everyday tasks to support people living with disability to live as independently as possible. Our Transition to Home initiative facilitates the timely discharge of people with a disability from hospital into the community.

We also fund equipment and home modifications for South Australians who are otherwise unfunded for these services through Commonwealth options. Equipment and home modifications, as well as the delivery, repair, maintenance and replacement of items, is funded by the DHS Equipment Program.

**Role Status**: Ongoing (Multiple roles available)

**Salary Range**: $58,442-59,076 (DIS01 & DIS02)

**Location**: Adelaide Metro

Application Instructions

Resume and Cover Letter

Screening Checks

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