Community Services and Development
The role of the Disability Support Officer will be to provide hands on care and perform management functions for the provision of disability and aged care supports.
The Disability Services Officer will work in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.
Jabez Disability Care is registered with the NDIS, providing a wide range of Direct Support Services in the community. We support people of all ages and abilities. We also provide aged care services through registered aged care providers. Our team comes from a multidisciplinary background, and together have an in-depth knowledge of the community sector in the ACT.
What we offer
Permanent full time position
Training assistance towards professional development
Opportunity for professional advancement
Superannuation and standard leave entitlements
About the role
The role is broad base involving administration, staff supervision, client management and support provision tasks
Work with participants to maximise their self-esteem and independence.
Form genuine and trusting relationships with participants and families.
Work with a hands-on proactive approach using initiative and creativity to engage with participants.
Assist with scheduling, management and other administrative tasks
Work with client induction, care plan development and staff recruitment
Experience and Qualifications (Essential)
Experience with scheduling, client induction processes, care plan development, NDIS compliance requirements, staff recruitment and human resource management tasks.
Capacity to establish rapport and build supportive relationships with people living with a disability, their families and external service providers based on mutual trust and respect.
Proven ability to use person-centred and strength-based approaches.
Thorough understanding and appreciation of personal and professional boundaries, privacy, and confidentiality
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Demonstrated computer and database skills that will ensure consistent, quality documentation and reporting.
Proactive and hands-on approach, including the ability to work under limited supervision.
Minimum Cert III in disability care, aged care or a related field
Experience and/or training in small business management.
Desirable
Cert IV in either disability or mental health qualification, or working towards one
Management related qualification
Experience, knowledge and skills working with people living with a disability
Ability to work outside normal business hours
Essential Operational Requirements
Working with Vulnerable People Registration/ NDIS Worker screening check
First Aid Certificate
Current driver’s license and comprehensively insured vehicle
Working rights in Australia
Ability to work 38 hours minimum per week
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
Have you completed a qualification in disability?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Have you completed a qualification in management?
How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Staff?
The role of the Disability Support Officer will be to provide hands on care and perform management functions for the provision of disability and aged care supports.
The Disability Services Officer will work in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.
Jabez Disability Care is registered with the NDIS, providing a wide range of Direct Support Services in the community. We support people of all ages and abilities. We also provide aged care services through registered aged care providers. Our team comes from a multidisciplinary background, and together have an in-depth knowledge of the community sector in the ACT.
What we offer
Permanent full time position
Training assistance towards professional development
Opportunity for professional advancement
Superannuation and standard leave entitlements
About the role
The role is broad base involving administration, staff supervision, client management and support provision tasks
Work with participants to maximise their self-esteem and independence.
Form genuine and trusting relationships with participants and families.
Work with a hands-on proactive approach using initiative and creativity to engage with participants.
Assist with scheduling, management and other administrative tasks
Work with client induction, care plan development and staff recruitment
Experience and Qualifications (Essential)
Experience with scheduling, client induction processes, care plan development, NDIS compliance requirements, staff recruitment and human resource management tasks.
Capacity to establish rapport and build supportive relationships with people living with a disability, their families and external service providers based on mutual trust and respect.
Proven ability to use person-centred and strength-based approaches.
Thorough understanding and appreciation of personal and professional boundaries, privacy, and confidentiality
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Demonstrated computer and database skills that will ensure consistent, quality documentation and reporting.
Proactive and hands-on approach, including the ability to work under limited supervision.
Minimum Cert III in disability care, aged care or a related field
Experience and/or training in small business management.
Desirable
Cert IV in either disability or mental health qualification, or working towards one
Management related qualification
Experience, knowledge and skills working with people living with a disability
Ability to work outside normal business hours
Essential Operational Requirements
Working with Vulnerable People Registration/ NDIS Worker screening check
First Aid Certificate
Current driver’s license and comprehensively insured vehicle
Working rights in Australia
Ability to work 38 hours minimum per week
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
Have you completed a qualification in disability?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Have you completed a qualification in management?
How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Staff?
