Disability Support Worker

**1. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

Ø Support clients to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in home support and community access.

Ø Support clients to access activities and outings in the community.

Ø Provide direct assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed

Ø Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client right's policies including privacy and confidentiality.

Ø Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.

Ø Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes and communication book as required.

Ø Participate in the Lifestyle Service Planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.

Ø Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client's individual goals.

Ø In conjunction with other members of staff assist in developing, implementing and evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.

Ø Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and reviewed.

Ø Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.

Ø Liaise extensively with other staff to ensure the overall smooth and consistent running of the service.

Ø Report regularly to manager

Ø Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular staff meetings, planning processes and policy review.

Ø Provide back up and support to other staff, as necessary.

Ø Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.

Ø Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.

Ø Contribute to Case reviews with Employment Consultants and Facilitators.

Ø Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety

Ø Take reasonable care that his/her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

Ø Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work to their Manager or Supervisor.

Ø Carry out their roles and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant policies and processes.

**2. Qualifications**

Ø Current National Police Check

Ø Working with Children Check.

Ø First Aid certificate and CPR

Ø NDIS Workers Orientation

Ø NDIS Workers Screening Check

Ø 100 Points of ID

**3. Competencies and experience**

Ø Previous experience in a similar role - Minimum of 1 month relevant experience

Ø Previous experience supporting People with Disability.

Ø Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Ø Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Ø Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload.

Ø Demonstrated commitment to professional development, quality improvement and evidence based practice.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Subcontract, Casual
Part-time hours: 40 per week

**Salary**: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Flexible hours

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Craigieburn VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Must have at least one of the following:
1) Certificate III in Individual Support
2) Certificate III in Aged Care
3) Certificate III in Disability

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)