AddressSUPPORT WORKER
CASUAL
WEST MORETON
About RFQ
RFQ is a leader in the provision of professional recovery oriented psychosocial services throughout QLD, and nationally by telehealth services. RFQ combines the inspirational vision and values of our founders with progressive thinking, advanced research and evidence-based practice. We are presently undergoing transformational development as a centre of excellence.
About the Role
The Support Worker will join the core support team and will deliver community outreach and individualised core and capacity support services to Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. This includes but is not limited to supporting NDIS clients to work towards their specified goals and assist with communication and providing support to attend medical appointments, NDIS reviews, community activities and daily tasks of daily living.
Benefits of working with RFQ
- Progressive NGO at the frontier of mental health work
- Above industry standards for staff satisfaction – a culture of success
- A centre of excellence and learning
- Competitive remuneration $40.26-$43.93 (casual rates) / hour plus penalty rates
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 entertainment benefits/FBT year, novated leasing, mortgage review service and personal parking expenses
- Comprehensive support system - mobile Client Information Management System, Employee Assistance Program (available for staff and their family) and learning and development opportunities
Qualifications and Skills
- A Diploma or Certificate IV in a human services related field or less formal qualifications with demonstrated previous experience working with people with mental illness is valued but not mandatory
- Valid Australian driver’s license and access to a registered roadworthy and insured vehicle (minimum third-party property)
- Access to a smart phone to be used for work purposes
- A strong sense of professional boundaries and integrity
- Undergo criminal history screening and obtain and maintain a valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance pursuant to the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld). NDIS Worker Screen card that has already been acquired is extremely advantageous.
The position requires a NDIS worker screening clearance. For further information please visit: https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/workers/you-start
Applications
Please submit your application (maximum two pages), addressing full list of selection criteria, skills and attributes outlined on the position description, together with your resume identifying two referees (including current report).
Further information about the role can be obtained by contacting Area Manager, Tegan Fermor on 07 3363 2***.
To view and download the position description please click apply/apply now
RFQ has a diversified workforce and encourages applications from people with a lived mental health experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applications will be progressively considered upon receipt.
