AddressThe HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations supporting at-risk Young People, people with disability, and people seeking personal wellbeing and independence. Since its inception in 2008, HYPAR Group has grown into three core service providers, HYPAR, HYPAR Residential Care, and adventure therapy service HYPAR WILD.
HYPAR provides Mentoring, Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Disability Support services for males across Greater Brisbane and the surrounding South East Queensland region. We are a male-to-male service and adapt and tailor each service to meet the needs, capacity, interests and goals of each individual. Benefits of accessing our services include increased independence, capacity, self-care, social interaction and personal wellbeing.
HYPAR core values include; Relationships, Valuing People, Encouragement, Leadership and Reflection.
For further information about our organisation please visit our website www.hypar.com.au.
About the role...
Be a positive role model to our participants in a supportive and caring environment, building a relationship based on HYPAR’s core values. Be compassionate, patient and understanding, supporting our participants to meet their goals.
A day in the role of our Mentors will include:
- Working autonomously to provide support to our participants to help maintain and improve their level of independence. This may include community participation, skill building and relationship building to name a few
- Planning, assisting and engaging in suitable activities with our participants
- Encourage our participants to make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services
- Engage in domestic duties such as, but not limited to; house cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, budgeting, shopping etc
- Providing mental health support work within a therapeutic framework to deliver quality care
- Complete case notes per shift, administration tasks and incident reports
Positions are available in the North and South Brisbane regions.
About you…
The ideal candidate will have:
- Exceptional emotional intelligence, demonstrating initiative and flexibility and be able to build strong relationships with our participants
- Desire to be a part of a dedicated team that also share the same focus-driven outcomes
- The ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations
- Strong professional boundaries
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal and are proficient in the use of smart phones/computers.
- The drive to do meaningful work that improves the lives of our participants
- Ability to work a flexible roster, available across morning, evening and weekend shifts.
You will also be required to have or ability to obtain:
- Disability Support Work experience - Highly Regarded
- A current Traffic History Check (within 1 month)
- Paid Blue Card
- Paid NDIS Disability Worker Screening (or valid yellow card)
- Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)
- Have access to a registered vehicle and full comprehensive insurance with a QLD open licence
- Industry Relevant Qualification - Highly Regarded
- A working android or apple smartphone
Please ensure you meet ALL the minimum requirements above before applying.
Why work for HYPAR?
- Perform meaningful work, creating strong relationships that make a positive difference in the lives of our Young People and Participants
- Great team culture, underpinned by our values. We have a family vibe which stems from a very supportive and friendly team
- Working with a consistent client (developing a trusting, healing relationship)
- Flexible workplace with a focus on work-life balance
- Casual roles to suit availability
- Wide range of locations to offer close to home work options
- EAP Service available 24/7
- Career and remuneration growth supported by our Mastering Mentorship Training and Development Program
- We provide professional training and development in specialised areas such as trauma and attachment, working with autism, positive behaviour support and client engagement strategies
- All employees will receive Therapeautic Crisis Intervention training
- Support and guidance from an experienced and passionate leadership team, with access to on-call supervisors 24/7
- HYPAR Wild Activity Days
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note that HYPAR Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing and has a zero tolerance policy.
It is a genuine occupation requirement that the position is held by a male, and the exemption in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 applies.
