Person Centred Support Worker

**About Me**
Hello I am a 23 year old man with Global Development Delay. I am looking for a friendly Support Worker to assist me in achieving my NDIS goals. I would like a support worker who likes gaming, particularly DC & Marvel I love pets and have cats. I would like to engage in community activities and learn daily living activities.

**The Role**
An Opportunity is available to join my team of wonderful support workers who help to facilitate my daily life. My support workers assist me on a 1 to 1 basis throughout the day.

Due to some of the challenges I face, I can show signs of escalation. In this instance I would like you to support me with redirection techniques and engage with me. When staff are engaged my escalations reduce.

I am seeking a Support Worker who is wanting to join a team environment. Someone who is passionate about supporting me with community participation, skill building activities around cooking and cleaning. I would like to attend more social activities as this is something that I love to do. I am seeking a youthful support worker who shares similar interests of gaming, Marvel/DC, and swimming.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Assist me with ADL's.
- In home activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry & gardening.
- Support me to achieve my goals to reach my potential in all facets of my life.
- Support my life skill development through best practice implementation of established plans and programs to support the achievement of goal outcomes for me.
- Actively engage in person centred active support.
- Maintain accurate records.

**Shifts**
I am looking for someone to support me on a Part Time basis and commit to the below permanent roster line.

Week 1 - Wednesday 1130-1930, Thursday 1130-1930, Friday 1130-1930, Monday 1130-1930, Tuesday 1130-1930

Week 2 - Saturday 1130-1930, Sunday 1130-1930

Week 3 - Wednesday 1130-1930, Thursday 1130-1930, Friday 1130-1930, Monday 1130-1930, Tuesday 1130-1930

Week 4 - Saturday 1130-1930, Sunday 1130-1930
- NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Disability related check
- Current Driver's Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) or other relevant qualification

**About you**:
I am looking for a creative and positive person to join my team who loves animals as I have 3 cats. I enjoy gaming and love staff to share a common interest. A good match for me would be someone who is into DC & Marvel, enjoys gaming, has an efficient and confident approach in what they do and possesses a calm and patient nature.

**Other requirements**:

- Experience in working with people with behaviours of concerns.
- Ability to implement individualised developmental programs.
- Experience implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
- Flexible working hours
- Experience in various models of support preferred.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in service delivery.

**The Offer**
To get you started, we ensure that you are feeling comfortable and confident in the role. You will be offered full training by CLO which includes buddy shifts with my core team.

Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to join my energetic team and help me to live my best life.

**Joining CLO, you will be provided with**:

- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Ongoing training and development support
- Salary Packaging benefits (up to $15,899 p.a tax-free)
- Position with purpose whereby you will be making a difference.

**Our Values**
- **Rights**: We value the right of all people to contribute to society, to be valued and respected, to choose and have control over their lives and individuality and to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- **Integrity**: We value reliability, honesty, and accountability.
- **Relationships**: We value the strength of families, friends, and partners in creating an enriched enjoyable life.
- **Quality**: Delivering excellence.
- **Innovation**: New ideas and creativity.

**About Us**

Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider. We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.