Senior Day Services Practitioner

Company description:

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone's lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all and living the values of genU each and every day.

Job description:

SENIOR DAY SERVICES PRACTITIONER

Job No: 1084

Location: Geelong

Employment Status: Part-Time, Flexible

Level 3 Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019

Hey You!

Are you passionate about helping others? Then come join the team at genU! We are looking for a Senior Day Service Practitioner to join our longstanding, purpose-driven, and values-based organisation to make a real different in people's lives!

The role will operate within genU's Community Participation division, which was established to facilitate innovative, client-centred programs with a focus on building skills that will assist in achieving our participant's goals!

As a Senior Day Services Practitioner, you will assist and coordinate support for people living with disabilities. You will plan, conduct and review activities designed to increase social and community participation. You will also assist with daily operational site requirements with opportunities for personal growth and skill development!

Based in Geelong, this is a part-time, flexible role!

About You!

Our ideal Senior Day Services Practitionerwill:

• Have effective leadership skills;

• Have strong interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal & written communication, flexibility & resilience;

• be able to work both autonomously & as part of a team;

• Have efficient planning, time management & organisational skills;

• Have the flexibility to work across several sites within the region

You will need the following:

• Certificate IV in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent;

• First Aid Level II ;

• Current Driver's licence;

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check;
• Current Working with Children Check;
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

Benefits & Culture

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone's lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.  

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Investment in You: in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.

• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.

• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.

• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.

• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period.

Please email ***********@genu.org.au for a copy of the position description and quote job number 1084.

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please contact Skye Asaad on 03 9749 7*** or **********@genu.org.au