Community Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Elizabeth North, Australia STA MTA SIL IHSS & Specialist Behaviour Support Roles Full time

**Location**:Elizabeth**:

- ** In-home Support**:

- ** Shift Details: morning and late afternoon weekdays**:

- ** Casual role - starting at a generous $40.66 per hour rate**

**About Us**

disAbility Living Inc. (DLi) was established in 1984 to provide long term accommodation and support for young adults. We have provided supported accommodation for people with disabilities in South Australia for more than 25 years. In 2010, the organisation began providing respite and transitional accommodation support and in 2013, began providing support to children.

We believe in the inherent right of people with disabilities to have choice and control over their lives and support their right to be active citizens enabling them to participate fully in the community.

Our dedicated team comprises of highly competent and specifically trained support workers, each uniquely chosen and trained to cater to the individual needs of our participants.

**Our Values**

Everything we do at DLi is underpinned by our values. These are:

- ** Impactful**:We have a positive impact, supporting people to thrive and succeed.
- ** Joyful**:We create a positive environment, taking great delight in supporting others to flourish.
- ** Connected**:We take the time to build strong connections so that people feel supported, valued & safe.
- ** Supportive**:We are kind, understanding and encouraging of people’s goals and aspirations
- ** Genuine**:We are sincere, honest, respectful and fair.

**Your Experience**

You will bring a person-centred approach, placing the person at the centre of their service. You will work collaboratively, tailoring your approach to the needs of the individual. You will quickly establish rapport with clients and their families and have clear and effective communication skills. You will have excellent attention to detail and accuracy in case notes and record-keeping. You will be comfortable supporting adult clients with intellectual/physical disabilities, high medical needs, mental health diagnosed or high behavioural concerns.

**Special requirements**

This role requires a Support Worker who can assist our Client both in their home and in the community. Some special requirements for this role are as follows:

- You are willing to work in the presense of the client's family members
- You are willing to use your personal vehicle to transport the client (Kilometers used whilst with the client will be reimbursed which covers: decline in value, registration
insurance, maintenance, repairs and fuel costs.)
- Willing to work in Elizabeth

**Your Availability**

Current shifts available for our client are as follows:

- Monday to Friday - 7am-9am
- 3 days a week - and 2:45pm-5:30pm*
- Involves school drop off and pick up
- You are not required to do both shifts in one day.

**What's in it for you?**

At DLi, we offer you training and professional development and a competitive hourly rate. You will be joining DLi as we continue to build our services in line with our new strategic growth plan. Most importantly, a role where you see the difference you are making

**Recruitment Process**
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a phone interview and then, if successful, to a face to face interview.

**Role Requirements**
- A minimum Certificate III in Disability or equivalent
- Current NDIS Worker Screening
- Current CPI training (within 12 months)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Safe Environment for Children and Young People Training
- First Aid and CPR
- Manual Handling certificate
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- Medication Administration Certificate, Basic Continence Care and Infection Control will be highly preferred and if not, willingness to obtain these will be required.
- A full Australian Driver’s Licence
- Ability and willingness to drive and use pool vehicle or own vehicle

DLi considers gender to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Division 2 (34) of the SA Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

DLi is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse workforce. DLi is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.



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