Activity Officer - Individual Support, Recreation & Camps

Provide person-centered supports within a framework that builds independence and supports participants' choices / lifestyle preferences.

Gateways Support Services vision is to help provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life.
Our staff are made up of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, video game superstars, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more… At Gateways you’ll all have one thing in common, the passion to support people with a disability and make every day a better day.
The role:
As Activity Officer (Individual Support, Recreation & Camps), you will provide person-centered supports within a wellness and reablement framework that builds independence and supports participants’ choices and lifestyle preferences. You will support participants who are in receipt of My Aged Care, NDIS or other funding. You will roster supports, develops support plans, links support staff with participants, plans and implements recreation/camp programs, and directs and monitors service delivery activity towards achieving individual participant goals.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound computer literacy, including knowledge of client databases.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good understanding of Aged Care and NDIA requirements and funding.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a small group of participants in a practical environment.
• An understanding of the principles of the Disability Act 2006, the NDIS Act 2013, the
• Victorian State Disability Plan, Victorian Human Rights, Dignity of Risk and Duty of Care.
• An understanding of the principles of the Commonwealth Home Support Program and The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
• At least 1 years’ demonstrated experience supervising support staff in a Disability Services (or similar).
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to building a team, focussed on high quality service
• Experience in developing a range of quality recreational activities.
• 2+ years’ experience in delivering disability services programs.

Why work at Gateways?

• Salary packaging
• Great career prospects with a reputable organisation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free flu vaccinations

To be eligible for this role, you will need to present:

• Certificate IV in Disability or Community Services (desirable)
• NDIS Workers Screening Check Clearance
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module (free online)
• Working with Children Check (Victorian, Employee)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

For further information and/or to request a position description, please email recruitment@gateways.com.au
How to apply? Please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit a current resume and cover letter to complete your application.
Gateways is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds, including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.