Disability Day Services Practitioner

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.

**Hey You**:

- Are you passionate about helping others? Then come join the team at genU We are looking for
- **Disability Day Service Practitioner's** to join our longstanding, purpose-driven, and values-based organisation to make a real different in 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 Services Practitioner, **you will support our clients to undertake a range of daily tasks including personal and self-care, eating and maintenance of personal hygiene. You will be proactive in promoting community inclusion through following up on community-based opportunities for our participants, based on their interests and hobbies. You will also assist our clients to participate as much as possible in community activities.**Multiple casual opportunities available. Based in Colac, VIC.**

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**About You**:
We are looking for a caring and empathetic person. Our ideal **Disability Day Services Practitioner **will:

- Be an effective communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly with an understanding, sensitivity and respect to participant's abilities, strengths and circumstances.
- Enjoy helping others achieve their goals and personal growth
- Be an efficient organiser, able to maintain and update programs, file notes and documents as required
- Have the flexibility to work across several sites within the region

**You will need the following**:

- Certificate IV in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent
- First Aid Level II
- Current Drivers Licence
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
- Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willing to obtain
- Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain

**Benefits & Culture**:

- 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