Ndis Psychosocial Support Worker

6 days ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia UnitingSA Full time

At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion and justice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’s challenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000 employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care and community services to more than 12,000 South Australians in need every year.

**Role Overview**:
This is an exciting opportunity to join UnitingSA’s team as the NDIS Support Worker. This position involves assisting people of all ages in their own homes to maintain their wellbeing, explore opportunities and work towards the goals in their NDIS plans to enable them to achieve agreed outcomes that include activities with: Accessing the community and economic participation.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develops a practical understanding of:

- The range of goals and aspirations that might be identified by an individual;
- The process of implementing a person’s individual plans; and the customisation of service offerings/supports and procedures
- Builds understanding of the person-centred approach.
- Assist participants to address their practical straightforward needs and expectations.
- Provision of community support and/or training.
- Undertake communication and liaison with participants.
- Working with clients with complex and multiple issues.
- Working directly with stakeholders to support client outcomes.
- Maintain appropriate notes in relation to the person and other documentation to required standard.
- Identifying and accessing community resources to support clients.
- Use relevant communications and technology systems, including for creating/maintaining service records for billing purposes.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Minimum of 3 years professional experience working in a similar capacity
- Minimum Cert III in community services, disability support, peer support.
- Knowledge of issues facing people with disability including mental health.
- Expert knowledge of all relevant legislation, standards and NDIS pathways.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution.
- High level of skills in case management, and working in groups.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.

In return, you will work in a passionate and motivated organisation where you can see first hand the positive difference you make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. We believe in developing and investing in our team and providing work/life balance through flexible work arrangements.

**What we offer**:

- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- A competitive salary in accordance with experience
- A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Other perks, including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Susan Keranovich, Practice Lead on 08 8440 2124.

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