Disability Support Worker

**Disability Support Worker**

You will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to children, young people, and adults with disabilites such as Autism and Intellectual Disability, as rostered and as per their individual support plans in clients’ homes, learning environments and the centre. You will take part in the development of individual support plans and to monitor, evaluate and review. Professionalism and attention to details is highly regarded for this position.

**Where You’ll Be Working**

Experienced, Skilled, Professional and Dedicated Team

iFit Group is a dynamic allied health organisation focused on enriching the lives of our clients. Our highly-trained, experienced and dedicated team work together to achieve a common purpose. We have a shared sense of determination and commitment to your health and recovery. We adopt a holistic and client-centric framework to help you achieve the best possible treatment outcomes and individual goals.

iFit Group works with children and adults with physical disabilities as well as learning and behavioural difficulties. We work from a primary and centrally located office with the latest technology, we also complete treatment and assessments within school/home environments to develop SMART goals and attain developmental milestones through sound clinical modalities.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Delivery of support services for people with a disability and their families and carers, including community access, transportation, and home-based assistance.
- Assist in co-ordinating, planning and executing Day Programs.
- Communicate with individuals, families and other professionals to ensure appropriate support is being delivered
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care when participants are receiving more than one service from the company, in particular, for children with autism and complex developmental needs.
- Undertake appropriate professional development, including self-reflection
- A commitment to meeting child, family, client and organisational expectations.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- **iFit Group Perks**_
- Part-time and Casual positions available
- Mixed caseload, variety of participants to support
- Administrative support for your schedules
- Work within a multidisciplinary team
- Access to a wealth of clinical resources
- Excellent training
- Internal and External Training courses
- Access to company vehicle
- Team building events including luncheons and nights out
- Kitchen amenities fully stocked and is accessible to all team members

**What do you need to join?**

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- Children’s Level 2 First Aid with Anaphylaxis training
- DSC clearances - all required by NDIS and Medicare
- National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, First Aid Training
- CPR, Full Driver’s License
- Passion for assisting individuals with their activities of daily living.
- Ability to relate well with children, adolescents and adults with disabilities.
- Ability to present professionally, act ethically, and empathetically relate to parents/carers.
- Experience working with children and adults across a wide range of ages
- Previous experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and physical disability preferred, but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate
- Well-developed communication skills - both verbal and written
- The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Punctual, Reliable and Committed
- Open to work on alternate Saturdays
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to follow direction and take initiative

**Feeling excited to join us?**

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**Salary**: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person