Disability Community Workers

Job description

Disability Community Workers – F/T

Location: North Sydney region

· Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

· Join a community organisation dedicated to positive change!

Salary: SCHADS Award and commensurate with qualifications and experience plus Super.

About the Opportunity

The Housing Connection is seeking dedicated Disability Community Workers to join our team as soon as possible.

This highly rewarding and varied role will see you working closely with people with a disability to encourage self-determination and independence.

Your responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

· Assisting with day-to-day activities, including personal care;

· Promoting social inclusion, meaningful experiences, skills development, and enhancing valued roles;

· Maintaining records of service delivery and engaging with your supervisor and team members.

This role requires you to:

· Have experience, a minimum of three years experience working with people with intellectual disability, mental health, complex needs and challenging behaviours;

· Have a demonstrated understanding of positive behavior support theory and practice and of the lawful use of restrictive practices;

· Have the ability to carry out shift work – am, pm, weekends and sleepovers;

· Excellent communication skills;

· Be enthusiastic and creative with a strong commitment to social justice and passionate about encouraging people with a disability to follow their dreams, aspirations and goals;

· Demonstrate a working understanding of NDIS and code of conduct;

· Have a current, open driver’s licence, current First Aid Certificate, current NDIS Workers check and completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation module

About The Housing Connection

For over forty years The Housing Connection has supported adults with an intellectual disability to live meaningful and inclusive lives within their community by putting the needs and aspirations of individuals at the centre of all that we do.

The Housing Connection works with a diverse range of individuals and works collaboratively with families and support networks.

Website: www.thc.org.au

Please contact The Housing Connection for a full position description and send your resume, covering letter and details of meeting the selection criteria directly to The Housing Connection.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Annual base salary, excluding super $68,073 – 73,800

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Friday: Morning
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Work visa can be provided for this role
• Expected start date for role: 12 July 2024
• Expected salary: $68,073 - $73,800 per year