Skills Mentor - Geelong Region

Part-time or full-time opportunity available - talk to us about what works best for you!Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle!Hourly rate from AU32.21 per hour + 11% super and tax-free Salary Packaging optionsLocated in Geelong, VicHey YougenU is looking for compassionate staff to assist those with disabilities or a mental health diagnosis to manage the challenges of day-to-day life, build supports and increase their independence within their own home, community, and other settings.This role would be perfect for someone studying in the human services field or someone with lived experience in disability or mental health.The role of the Independent Lives Skills Mentor is to use strength-based and recovery-based practices to assist participants to live with greater independence and to pursue a life based on their own strengths and goals.You will assist and support participants to work towards their goals. These could include:

• obtain accommodation and maintain tenancy obligations;
• develop independent living skills including travel training
• maintain good health and wellbeing;
• develop social skills and build relationships to overcome isolation and increase connections;
• connect with local services and supports in their community;
• learn strategies to overcome barriers that limit independence.

These supports will be within participants homes and the local community. You will also undertake a range of administrative tasks such as, file noting and reporting.About YouOur ideal Independent Lives Skills Mentor is an effective communicator (both written and verbal) and has the ability to easily build rapport with participants and a range of key stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate that you can work autonomously, you have strong administrative ability and have sound organisation skills.Essential:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain;
• NDIS Worker orientation module
• Driver's license and vehicle

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Disability or Mental Health, and/or other relevant qualification;
• Sound understanding and experience in delivering person centred supports;
• Experience working in the NDIS environment.

Please for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role.For YouHere 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 25% 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.

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 Jacquie Murphy at jacquie.murphy@genu.org.au or on 0448 241 463.Applications will be progressed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.