Residential Care Officer

**Tibii - Disability Support Services**

We are looking for dedicated and engaging human beings to join our team as a full-time Residential Care Officer.

Located in Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, we are looking to gain Heart centred, values-focused individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference in people’s lives.

Do you enjoy supporting people in a creative and human-centred way?

Do you want to be part of a team that is pioneering the way of the Human Rights Model of Disability?

Do you want to break labels within society about the way disability is perceived?

Do you want to be the change that is needed?

**About us**

Tibii means “For you”

Tibii has been established to provide a premium services for those living with a disability in South Australia. We provide support to participants, and their families to achieve positive outcomes in a space that is welcoming, safe, nurturing, and fun Providing opportunities to create real changes in the lives of our participants and within our community is our focus. The company's ethical and inclusive, "human-centred" methodology, is designed to enhance the quality of life of people with a disability.

Tibii not only provides human-centred approaches to our participants, but also to our methods of management. All our team members will be provided with extensive support to enjoy our journey together.

We are looking to recruit team members who show the following values of:
Inclusion Positivity Respect Equity

Trust Empathy Harmony Diversity
- About the Human-rights model_

Human Rights Model: Based on basic human rights principles, "it recognises that disability is a natural part of human diversity that must be respected and supported in all its forms. People with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else in society,” and disability “must not be used as an excuse to deny or restrict people's rights.

**Responsibilities****:

- Residential care Officer**:

- Conducting client interviews to evaluate the extent of their social, emotional, behavioural, and physical challenges.
- Designing, developing, and implementing individualised education, training, and support programs based on client assessments and goals.
- Providing assistance to young people and adults to overcome social, emotional, and financial challenges, fostering greater independence and community participation.
- Supporting families and delivering education and care to individuals with disabilities across group homes, adult service units, and community settings.
- Referring clients to allied health professionals and external agencies to facilitate access to additional therapeutic, welfare, and community resources.
- Monitoring client progress by maintaining detailed daily records and preparing comprehensive monthly wellbeing reports.
- Assessing broader community needs and identifying available resources related to housing, healthcare, employment, education, and welfare services.
- Building strong partnerships with community organisations, welfare agencies, private businesses, and government bodies to advocate for client needs and raise service awareness.
- Supervising and mentoring Disability Support Workers to ensure high standards of care and adherence to organisational policies and best practices.
- Overseeing and managing the supervision of offenders on probation and parole, when required.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Provide direct care and supervision to residents in supported accommodation, promoting safety, dignity, and participation in meaningful daily activities.
- Conduct weekly (or as-needed) home visits to assess service delivery effectiveness and offer hands-on staff support.
- Implement safeguarding practices to protect residents’ rights, well-being, and legal entitlements.
- Lead monthly team meetings to foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and effective communication among staff.
- Deliver crisis support and behavioural interventions, working closely with psychologists and other clinicians to de-escalate incidents and reinforce positive behaviour strategies.
- Carry out administrative responsibilities related to reporting, documentation, and strategy development in alignment with participant goals and NDIS guidelines.

**Locations**:
Tibii proudly operates across the Adelaide metropolitan area and the Adelaide Hills, delivering services to a wide range of suburbs. These include (but are not limited to) Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Norwood, Prospect, Mawson Lakes, Marion, Aldinga, Noarlunga, Seaford, Henley Beach, Mount Barker, Stirling, Hahndorf, and surrounding regions. Applicants must be flexible and willing to travel across these locations to meet the diverse needs of our community.

**Qualifications**:
Mandatory
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma in related field OR Minimum 3 year of relevant experience in disability support, residential care, aged care or community services.(mandatory)
- A minimum of one year of experience in the same or a c