Mental Health Support Disability Worker

5 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Balanced Support Services Full time

**Balanced Support Services a Division of Balanced Well-Being Services Pty Ltd.**

The Disability and Community Support Worker works to assist people with a disability in achieving their goals, dreams and aspirations. They also work to improve a participant's inclusion, engagement in the wider community, and working together to build balance to participants lives.

This occurs through a variety of planned activities and the development of independent living and social skills. They may also be involved in advocating on behalf of the people we support and providing other assistance where required.

Employees may be responsible for a range of functions and may contribute specific knowledge and/or specific skills to the work of the organisation. In addition, employees may be required to assist with specific projects within the organisation.

Disability and Community Support Workers will be expected to gain a thorough understanding of all work processes and procedures relevant to their work. They are responsible for managing time, planning and organising their own work. Employees at this level could be required to resolve minor work procedural issues in the relevant work area within established constraints.

The position is responsible for assisting the people we support in achieving planned, personal outcomes. Participant goals and outcomes which are clearly defined, measurable and regularly reviewed. This includes, but is not limited to the implementation of skill development, social and recreational activities, and the supervision or provision of a wide range of personal care services to the people we support. These services may involve components of person-centred active support plans, health care plans, mental health care plans and positive behaviour support plans.

Perform tasks of a sensitive nature including the collection and provision of personal information required for the objective of this position, the receiving and accounting for moneys and assistance to the people we support. Assist with general administrative functions requiring the exercise of sound judgment, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity in the performance of work.

Employees in this position are responsible for initiating and maintaining a professional standard of communication with a broad range of individuals to ensure participant needs are met. These could include, but are not limited to, other Balanced Well-Being Services Pty Ltd employees, other service providers, family members, advocates, medical and allied health professionals, the wider community and significant others.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brisbane Northside QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid & CPR Certification (preferred)
- Blue Card (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Card (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

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