Program Officer | Disability Support | Creative Educators Wanted

We provide educational, creative, physical activity and life skills programs for adults with intellectual or cognitive disability.
ABOUT YOU
With your interests, skills and experience, you will be able to assist and instruct clients in some or all of the following.

• Life skills (e.g. cooking, sight words, hygiene)
• Creativity (e.g. crafty, musical, visual artist, DIY)
• Community access (e.g. social skills, work experience)
• Educational interests (e.g. numeracy, literacy)
• Physical activities (e.g. dance, sport, active games)

You will have qualifications and/or experience in providing Disability Support. You might have some level of teaching or coaching experience. And you will also hold current:

• CPR and First Aid certificates
• Flu and Covid vaccinations (including current booster)
• Completed NDIS Orientation and Induction modules
• Working with Children clearance - Blue Card
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance - Yellow Card. (We can advise successful applicants on how to apply for these clearances.)

Suitable applicants will also have the appropriate disability qualifications of Cert III or higher and a minimum of one year experience (casual, part- or full-time employment) in disability care. In the absence of formal qualifications, we may consider applicants with two years' experience as a Carer.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Program Officers prepare and run activities. You will be required to adapt programs to individual needs. The role includes:

• Implementing personal and medical plans
• Planning, adapting and presenting activities
• Supporting clients to achieve successful outcomes
• Assisting with personal care (e.g. toileting)
• Providing community-based experiences
• Administration of medication
• Completing reports and paperwork
• Helping with transport if required

WHY JOIN OUR SUPPORTIVE, FRIENDLY TEAM?
We offer further on-the-job training! And, for the right applicant, this position may lead to permanent employment. So join us to discover your career in Human Services!