Disability Support Professional - Northwest Tasmania

Want to be part of a true values-based organization making a difference to people’s lives with a disability?

Come and join our team on the Northwest Coast of Tasmania where we are currently recruiting for Disability Support Professionals in Casual and Part-Time roles.

About us:

Possability is an Australian non-profit organisation, providing a range of quality individual and flexible support options, supported accommodation, employment and training, respite and intensive support for people with disability and children and young people with a history of adversity. Possability is the trading name for all disability services and child and youth services that we deliver in Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland.

Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We are catalysts for change in the broader community and in the lives of the people we serve. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.

About the role:

This is a job that makes a real difference in people's lives. We want you to bring your whole person to work – your compassion and resilience, and also your sense of humour and creativity. Work independently or with colleagues in undertaking direct care activities for and with individuals as specified in their personal care plans.

This is a SCHADS Award level 2 role.

In this role you will:

Direct care: includes skills development, and working towards achieving greater independence within the home and community. Some roles may also include components of personal care activities, including showering, toileting and dressing, medication management, managing finances etc. Using active support principles you will complete a range of duties which may include, meal preparation, household shopping, ironing, basic garden maintenance, vacuuming, pruning, pet care and other basic home maintenance. We use active support principles to assist participants in completing these tasks; ensuring that we encourage active participation in all tasks, to a level within their ability.

Administrative duties: you will be responsible for timely and accurate completion of required administrative tasks and associated documentation. Administrative tasks relate to both service operations and records of individual participants. Examples of administrative tasks include, but are not limited to: shift reports, incident reports, household communication diary, individual diaries, program notes, WHS checklists and forms, reconciliation of funds and household petty cash etc.

We also provide effective behaviour support to individuals as established by our experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners. Staff will work to a level that ensures our participants receive the highest standard of care possible.

Qualifications

Possability is a values-based organisation, which means that we seek employees who share our values ahead of qualifications. Qualifications and experience in relevant areas are highly desirable, but not required. What we do require is a willingness to learn and gain qualifications on the job if you do not already have them. A current and unrestricted driver's licence is mandatory for this role.

We welcome people with a variety of life experiences. You will be empathetic, have a flexible approach and believe in everyone's ability to grow and achieve. We are interested to know your skills and experience, but we also want to know about what you do for fun outside work. This is valuable as it helps us match your interests with those of our clients.

As a successful candidate you will have:

• A current and unrestricted driver’s licence is mandatory for this role.
• A strong desire to have positive effect on people with disabilities, and a commitment supporting and promoting their individual needs, skills, abilities, and personal goals.
• Understanding, ability and willingness to implement Person-Centred Practices. 
• Personal qualities of empathy, resilience and patience.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.
• IT skills to a level where you are able to use the Microsoft Office suite, complete shift reports, maintain a communication diary, program notes etc.
• Sound communication skills – verbal and written.
• Effective time management skills.
• Desire and commitment towards working with people from diverse cultures.
• Good standards of professional behaviour.
• Relevant qualifications and experience working in Community Services is desirable.
• First aid, medication and manual handling training are also desirable, but you must have the ability to attain them as part of your training and induction.

Some perks of working with Possability include:

• Competitive hourly rates. 
• Professional development and in-house training opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive corporate culture and working environment.
• Salary packaging options available to eligible employees.
• Access to our employee assistance program – because life happens. 

What's next?

If this position looks like your next challenge, please hit the apply button or submit your application through our online recruitment portal, https://possability.com.au/careers/

To be considered, applications must provide the following items:

-       A current Resume
-       A cover letter detailing why you are the right candidate for the role.
-       Confirmation of ability to meet essential role and organisation requirements 

For further information about this role, a copy of the role PD, or any other support through the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email ***********@possability.com.au  or call 0458 691 ***.

Applications close 5pm (AEST) Friday 29th March 2024.

Please note we will be conducting interviews with suitable candidates as applications are received, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Possability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where every person can feel safe and participate in meaningful work. We are committed to workplace diversity and encourage employment applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To ensure that all clients and vulnerable people are protected, all employees are required to hold a current NDIS check, National Police check, WWVP Card, and be fully vaccinated against covid-19.