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About the role
We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity within the Better Health Network's Adult Community Options team for the position of Client Support Professional. If you are compassionate, motivated, and ready to make a positive impact, we encourage you to consider joining our dynamic team.
As a Client Support Professional, you will be an integral part of Cheltenham's Adult Community Centre, operating Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The role involves supporting individuals with various abilities, including those with high and complex support needs. Our programs encompass centre-based activities and community-based programs, and individualised support programs.
Key Responsibilities
· Understand and support clients' goals and aspirations.
· Proactively facilitate positive support to enhance the quality of life.
· Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver interesting group programs and individualised support.
Roles Available
Part-Time over 5 days – 0.8 FTE
Part-Time – variety of days available
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
About Our Clients
Our client-cantered approach is at the core of what we do. We actively involve clients in program development, ensuring their preferences, interests, and needs are central to the support they receive. Holistic well-being, emotional regulation, and mindfulness practices are at the core of all our programs.
Why Join Us
Make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with diverse needs.
Collaborate with a supportive and dynamic team.
Engage in a variety of activities and programs designed to enhance well-being.
Be part of an organisation that values client input and empowerment.
Responsibilities – As a Client Support Professionals
• You are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.
• You are dedicated to putting client choice and control first, ensuring to protect, promote, and uphold the rights of individuals with disabilities.
• You are committed to providing active day-to-day care, addressing individual personal care needs and ensuring dignity to those you support.
• You actively engage clients in various activities, providing support to enhance participation. Additionally, you are adept at supporting Behaviours of Concern in accordance with established Behaviour Support Plans, collaborating closely with site managers to ensure a comprehensive and tailored approach.
Benefits
Be supported in your role and be a part of our team in a company that is growing at an impressive speed in this industry.
• Opportunity to work close to home in a rewarding career.
• Work within a supportive team, professional development and mentoring – with career development opportunities.
• You'll support the same people at the same times each week.
• Each person you support has a dedicated support plan.
• Attractive NFP Salary Packaging.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Standard annual leave with the option of additional purchased leave.
• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most.
To be successful in obtaining an interview for these positions, applicants must have or are willing to obtain before their employment starts:
• Disability qualification with professional or lived experience.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• National Police Check.
• Victorian Working with Children Check.
• Completed NDIS Orientation Module.
• Current Victorian Driver License.
• Required vaccinations.
Team ACO Cheltenham
The Cheltenham team are a dedicated and progressive team with many long standing staff. We are human rights focused and support a person’s emotional regulation, we find this sets a tone for our day and our team.
About BHN
BHN is a for-cause, not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of allied health, dental, child development, disability and aged care services to more than 15,000 clients every year in and around the City of Kingston. Many of our clients are differently abled, socially isolated, financially disadvantaged or exposed to other socio-economic vulnerabilities.
To apply
If this role is the one you’ve been looking for click apply now.
For information about the role, please contact Angela Schepis on 8542 2404 for a confidential discussion.
We are also an inclusive employer that values workforce diversity. We strongly support equal opportunity and encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community, and people with a disability.
