About this opportunity
The Christie Centre ensures services are delivered by a skilled and ethical team following best practice in the care and support provided to people with disabilities.
We adhere to strict codes of conduct, confidentiality and privacy, as well as practice Zero Tolerance to Abuse in all aspects of our work.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The primary role is to provide ongoing learning and support to assist people with a disability.
The Disability Support Workers will be required to work under general supervision and is required to exercise some judgement in regular independent decision-making. The position also has involvement in the design, development and implementation of Customer (Participant) programs and/or active supports, and the planning process. You will also undertake the coordination of accommodation, rostering, respites and 1:1 support as directed by the Team Leader.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To be familiar, understand and comply with Christie Centre Inc. policies and procedures, the Disability Service Standards and all relevant legislative frameworks ensuring they are implemented for all services at Christie Centre Inc.
• To respect and maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality about Customers Participants and applicable Christie Centre Inc. business.
• To learn the concept and implementation of strategies for a person-centred approach using active support practices, and implement principles of Customer (Participant) empowerment.
• Treat all Participants with dignity and respect, and support self-advocacy and Customer Participant involvement in decisions.
• To demonstrate a sound knowledge and the organisational skills necessary to implement support services for Customers (Participants) as applicable, based on the Christie Centre Inc.planning procedure, including:
- Ensuring arrangements are adequate to support the needs of Customer (Participants). (ie. planning, transport, staff resources etc.).
• To be familiar with and understand the requirements of “How Best to Support Me” and Person Centred Plans (PCP’s) to actively support and work towards meeting the persons individual goals.
• Implement strategies, instructions and recommendations to assist Customers (Participants) to achieve goals.
• To work independently and as a member of a program team, providing support to people with a disability for program delivery and/or active support as required.
• Advocate and facilitate Customer (Participant) issues, feedback, concerns or complaints, including their family/carer or advocate, and notify the appropriate people ensuring followup to promote learning and facilitate improvement as required.
• Encourage improvement, suggestions and facilitate continuous improvement within the organisation.
• To participate in occasional after hours duties as needed.
• Provide constructive input into program development and/or active support as applicable.
• To undertake personal Learning & Development to enhance skills that will assure staff can meet Quality of Service expectations.
• Identify and solve a variety of problems of a complex nature in a variety of contexts.
• Liaise with Customers (Participants), families/carers and specialist staff as required.
• Ensure sufficient information and support is provided to volunteers and work placement students under the terms of engagement with Christie Centre Inc. including applicable policies and procedure, for them to appropriately perform their duties as requested.
• Attend or conduct meetings as required.
• Where nominated, represent their area/site as a Health & Wellbeing Representative in accordance with the Health and Wellbeing Constitution, and attending committee meetings as required.
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must have valid (at their own cost):
- Working with Children Check (Employee version)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Check (valid within last 3 months) and where necessary an International Police Check (if lived overseas in past 10 years)
HOW TO APPLY
Cover Letter
In the body of the letter please provide an outline of how your particular skills, work experience and qualifications enable you to satisfy the requirements of the position.
Your resume must include:
- Current personal details: Name, residential address, email address and daytime contact phone numbers.
- Education and Training: List academic qualifications and relevant training.
- Work Experience: Details of positions you have held in the past 10 years. Provide greater detail on more recent positions and positions that highlight experience relevant to the position you are applying for.
- Referees: The name and contact number of at least two referees, including your current employer where possible.
Email your cver letter and resume to reception@christiecentre.com.au
