Lifestyle Services Officer

LIFESTYLE SERVICES OFFICER

***You will be required to assist out in the field when situations arise to support our participants and be available to occasionally take on our after hours on-call enquiries***

abbaCare is a growing community service provider which supports people with a disability and/or mental illness from all walks of life to live independently. Services provided by abbaCare focus on what our participants can do rather than what they cannot do.  We pride ourselves in providing person-centred care with a primary focus on a holistic approach with respect.

abbaCare supports NDIS Participants throughout Northern Queensland and beyond and are known to be passionate about supporting our participants to reach their full potential by providing quality care, empowering them to actively work towards their goals and supporting their choices. 

Working as part of a disability support team the Lifestyle Services Officer will support the delivery of support services to ensure the achievement of Participant’s goals and objectives. 

For this position, you'll need to thrive in a busy, fast paced environment, have fantastic interpersonal skills and love collaborating with other divisions to create exceptional client experiences.

This is a great opportunity for a person who has Individual Support worker experience looking to diversify their skills and step up. You will provide office support and manage activities related to Service Delivery (setting up meetings, scheduling appointments, sorting documents, etc.). Additionally you need to be prepared to undertake general reception, administration, and housekeeping duties. 

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

• Support and monitor the update of all care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure that all documentation is implemented and captured in line with company process for SIL houses
• Ensuring timely closure of incident reports identified within position scope
• Support all administration aspects of service delivery team, inclusive but not limited to ordering SIL consumables, filing of medication and house documents, supporting new SIL house roll-outs
• Support Participant targets and outcomes within all operational areas / programs
• Organise and administrate where required, team training and onboarding training in accordance with client care needs and plan goals
• Work on call as well as with On-Call personnel on specific rostering and service delivery matters
• Ensure services are provided so as to adhere to relevant industry legislation and standards

Essential

• Experience following a person-centred support model to facilitate the development of independence, confidence, self-esteem, and social interaction skills in people with disability
• Commitment to social justice and inclusion and valuing difference and diversity.
• 2 years’ experience working in Disability or Community Services sector
• Demonstrated understanding of disability, mental illness, and the needs of carers
• Experience engaging with people who may have complex needs and behaviours
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of and experience working within the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award 2010
• Being adaptable to changing circumstances and being able to prioritise work. 
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including data management, record keeping and reporting
• Ability to work as part of a team with limited direct supervision
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills including the ability to work and communicate effectively with managers, office staff and Lifestyle facilitators.
• Ability to develop and maintain linkages with a diverse range of service providers and client groups
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality issues. 
• Ability to compile operations report for monthly reporting.
• Ability to manage time and awareness of fatigue
• Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and Disability Worker Screening (Yellow Card)/NDIS worker screening
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Nationally recognised First AId & CPR Certificate

Desirable

• Experience working within Supported Independent Living (SIL) residential environments
• Experience working with DataNova FlowLogic system would be highly advantageous

Benefits to You

• Monday to Friday role
• Attractive salary
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team culture
• Free and confidential EAP services

The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia.

Drop into our friendly Cairns team office for an application pack 

or email *********@abbacare.com.au and we will send it to you.

You can call us on 1300 242 222 for more information

Cairns Office:  122A Sheridan Street, Cairns City

Closing date for applications is ongoing until filled
First People (Indigenous Australians) are encouraged to apply
abbaCare is a COVID and smoke free environment