Community Support Worker

All In One Support Services Pty Ltd

Job type: Casual

Classification: SCHADS Award Level 2 Pay Point 1 + 12% super

Hours available: 37.5 hours per week

Flexible from Monday to Sunday

Location: Geelong

Who we are

All in One Support Services was formed in March 2021, we are passionate about advocating for those experiencing disadvantage, mental health un-wellness and social stigma. We have a deep commitment to raising awareness within mental health sectors through delivering authentic, honest, reliable, and quality supports.

We are also committed to empowering these groups by ensuring they have the necessary skills to attain the highest quality of life possible.

We work alongside multiple services and sectors including clinical, community, justice, forensic and government.

"Our team are here to meet your needs no matter how complex. We are committed to helping you achieve things you never thought possible. Let your journey begin…"

You will

• Provide of mental health and disability related supports to participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. This includes but is not limited to:

• Facilitating capacity building and person centered supports to develop independent living skills within home and community-based settings.

• Undertake community access supports to participate in leisure activities to build social connectedness and increase autonomy to complete community-based activities e.g. provide support to attend appointments, assistance with shopping, budgeting, meal preparation or daily life activities.

• Implement a strengths-based, recovery-oriented and trauma informed care approach.

• Provide in home care supports eg. personal care, hoisting, showering etc

•Provide complex and tailored support to participants displaying behaviors of concern.

• Assist with personal care, in home care and supports, hoisting, peg feeding, bowel care, medication assistance and prompting.

• Communicate with key stakeholders including clinical supports to work towards client goals and continuity of care.

• Ability to undertake accurate case notes and maintaining client records.

• Maintain client privacy and confidentiality at all times.

• Engage in monthly supervision and regular group reflective practice.

• Be willing to undertake relevant professional development or training opportunities.

•Undertake general house cleaning tasks for or with participants that promote autonomy including but not limited to mopping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping down areas etc.

• Have the ability to positively engage clients with complex and acute mental health presentations.

• Be able to identify, manage and de-escalate any foreseeable related risk.

• Have the ability to uphold and maintain professionalism and respectful conduct while representing All In One Support Services.

• Demonstrate strong Interpersonal skills, have the ability to positively engage with clients, build rapport, motivate, and build positive and professional relationships.

• Utilise IT platforms.

• Maintain a safe working environment, reporting any workplace related risks to the Operations Manager immediately.

You have developed

• Experience and knowledge working alongside complex mental health and disability presentations.

• Experience working within an NDIS framework and an understanding of core functions of the NDIS.

• Experience in a human services role with the ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, communication, organisational and engagement skills.

•Experience working with in Mental Health or Disability fields.

Performance goals

• Attend scheduled community outreach supports and engage with clients by implementing a recovery-focused approach that aligns to their NDIS plan related goals.

•Be available to undertake a minimum of 30 hours of work per week on an ongoing basis.

• Upholding a professional standard of practice when representing All In One Support Services in the community with clients or when liaising with other services.

• Remain contactable via mobile phone during designated support times and work hours.

• Complete accurate case notes on the same day support is delivered.

• Following All In One Support Services workplace policies and procedures.

You will have

• Tertiary qualification in a human services or related field or Certificate IV or Diploma in a Mental Health, Disability, or Community Services related field. (Preferred).

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