Community Disability Support Worker

Are you a student in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Education, Youth Work, Community Services, Speech Pathology, Disability or Health Science?

Are you looking for invaluable practical experience while utilising your theoretical knowledge?

OR

Do you have proven experience supporting young or vulnerable people, or people with a disability?

OR

Are you simply interested in making a genuine difference?

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Extended Families are seeking passionate Inclusion Support Workers to join our LinC program; a transformative support program designed to empower people with disabilities by enhancing their skills, and participation in their community.

Join Extended Families and make a real and lasting difference for people with a disability.

Prior work experience is not necessary - if your values align with ours, and you have the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and an ability to be reflective in your practice we encourage you to apply

We are looking for people who are happy to work short shift (minimum 2 hours) and who can commit to participants for 12 months at a minimum. Ideally, you will have broad availability throughout the week.

**The Role**: As an Inclusion Support Worker, you will provide one-on-one support, focusing on skill development, motivational support, and positive behaviour support. Whether you’re building life skills or facilitating community engagement, your work will have a lasting impact.

Our Inclusion Support Workers work with our participants, their families and care teams to provide support in a number of areas. This may look like working toward identified capacity building goals both in the home and within the community, daily living support, attending allied heath appointments and family respite to name a few

**Who we are**:
At Extended Families, we believe that having joy in one’s life and being a part of the community is important for everyone and that friendship and support are important cornerstones of a meaningful and fulfilling life. We focus on facilitating positive connections between people within a community and seek to widen social networks, empower individuals, promote inclusion, and strengthen the bonds people have within their local areas.

We offer an array of programs which focus on building meaningful companionship and social experiences in the community though sports, arts, recreation and general participation in all life’s experiences.

**Benefits**:

- Flexible Hours - we try to fit around your schedule; you can work as little as 6 hours per week and up to 38 hours per week.
- Hands on Industry Experience - Opportunities to work alongside industry professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Therapists and Behaviour Support Practitioners to provide quality, informed support to people with a disability.
- Supportive Environment - You will have access to knowledgeable and approachable Services Facilitators who provide coaching and mentoring to support you. Extended Families also provide all staff a comprehensive onboarding program.
- Other - Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for free well-being and counselling support and have access to a suite of professionally developed online learning courses.

**Essential Requirements**

To considered for this role you must have:

- Current enrolment in a relevant field or possess relevant qualification and/or experience.
- A commitment to personal growth, learning, and reflective practice.
- A NDIS Worker Screening Check, a Working with Children’s Check, First Aid and CPR Certificates (or be willing to obtain them).
- A current Australian Driver License.
- Access to a safe and insured motor vehicle to use for work.

Location and Hours: We have positions available across greater and metropolitan Melbourne. Shifts may be weekly or fortnightly and typically range from 2-4 hours, including before and after school, weekends, and school holidays.

**Please note - successful applicants will be required to attend an in-person orientation session.**

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If you would like more information about the role including the position description, please follow the link below and scroll to ‘Inclusion Support Workers’ at the bottom of the page.

Extended Families wholeheartedly commits to creating a culturally safe environment that honours and empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adults, actively opposes racism, and ensures their full participation and well-being within our organisation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of this nation and the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

Extended Families is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children. Discrimination is not tolerated, and we treat every child with dignity and respect.