Disability Day Services Practitioner

**Hey You**:
Are you passionate about helping others? Then come join the team at genU We are looking for a **Disability Day Service Practitioner (Mental Health) **to join our longstanding, purpose driven and values-based organisation to make a real difference to people’s lives.

The role will operate within genU’s Community Participation division, which was established to facilitate innovative, client-centred programs with a focus on building skills that will assist in achieving our participant's goals

As a **Disability Day Service Practitioner (Mental Health)**, you will support people who live with acquired brain injuries and Psychosocial disabilities to achieve their personal goals You will do this by facilitating client participation in group & individual based supports & community activities. You will empower clients to be independent by fostering self-confidence and resilience You will also assist clients to undertake daily activities and provide personal care.

**This is a part-time, flexible position, based in Geelong with hourly rates starting at $34, comensurate with experience**

**About You**:

- Our ideal _**_Disability Day Service Practitioner (Mental Health)_**_ will: _
- be a caring, empathetic person
- have a commitment to the rights of people with disabilities
- have some experience in the industry
- have an understanding of, and commitment to Workplace, Health, and Safety principles
- You will need:_
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
- First Aid Level II within 3 months of commencement
- Intermediate computer skills - Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook
- Full Victorian Driver’s Licence
- A medical check stating capacity to function in the required role (if successful you will be required to undertake a medical)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
- Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willingness to obtain
- Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
- All applicants will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the genU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccinations during the recruitment process.

**Benefits & Culture**:
Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.
- genU_ welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity,_ _ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, _empowering_ and respectful environment for all and living these values _each and every_ day._

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

- **Investment in You**:in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
- **Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing**: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
- **Increase your Take Home Pay**: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
- **Employee Discount Program**: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including; Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
- **Study Scholarship**: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- **Employee Referral Program**: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period