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Form of workAbout Us :
Achieve Support Services is a specialised support provider. Our inspiration was to go beyond just providing support staff. We recognised that if support staff are specially trained in one particular area they become experts in delivering support to participants in that cohort. We have support professionals specializing in complex behaviour, mental health, ASD and Trauma-informed therapeutic practice.
About You :
Cert IV or equivalent in disability qualifications or similar
Level 2 First Aid and CPR with Anaphylaxis training
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Orientation Module Certificate
Medication management training
Position Summary :
Reporting to the Accomodation services manager, as the Disability Support Worker you will be working as part of a team, carrying out duties in individual and group activities to support adults, children and young people with autism and their families. The Disability Support Worker assists our clients in all aspects of daily life and assists in the home environment, positive behaviour support plans, social activities and learning.
Key Requirements :
- Passion for working with children, including very young children.
- Ability to relate well with young children, including children with disabilities.
- Ability to professionally, ethically and empathetically relate to parents
- Punctual, reliable and committed
- Clear, personable and professional communication, both written and spoken
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Professional communication style to all internal and external stakeholders
- Good computer skills required for the company practice management software
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Ability to follow direction and take initiative
Job Responsibility :
- Provide day-to-day support to children and young people with autism, as rostered and as per their individual support plans in clients’ homes, learning environments and the centre
- To take part in the development of individual support plans and to monitor, evaluate and review
- Assist in co-ordinating the day-to-day activities of other staff working on autism support programs and to assist in the development and implantation of novel autism-specific programs.
- Develop resources and training opportunities to support the autism programs
- Undertake appropriate professional development, including self-reflection
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic support when children are receiving more than one service
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- A commitment to meeting child, family and organisational expectations
- Adopt and embrace company values and philosophy
- Ensure the environment is kept in a safe and hygienic state at all times
- A commitment to work as an effective team member
- Ensure all communication is completed in a professional and polite manner, to all internal and external stake holders
Job Functions :
Community development
Job Benefits :
Flexible working hours and good renumeration
Selling Point :
Work in a highly rewarding career, and make an impact on the lives of people living with disabilities
Contact :
Malvin Chimutengo
