Community Worker – Disability Support

DAVEHEMA GROUP OF COMPANY PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DAVEHEMA GROUP OF COMPANY PTY LTD in Melbourne is seeking a permanent full-time role to support participants with social, emotional and community participation needs.

You will develop, implement and review individualised, person-centred community support plans, coordinate services with families and other providers, and advocate for participants’ rights and access to services. The role emphasizes safeguarding, accurate record-keeping and continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ social, emotional and community participation needs and identify appropriate support services.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individualised, person-centred community support plans.
• Coordinate disability and community services with allied health providers, support workers, families and other stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate social, recreational and skill-development activities that encourage community inclusion.
• Assist participants to access suitable NDIS-funded supports and mainstream community resources within the scope of the role.
• Advocate for participants’ rights, dignity, choice and access to appropriate services.
• Monitor progress towards individual goals and recommend adjustments to support arrangements.
• Maintain regular communication with participants, carers, guardians and relevant professionals.
• Build relationships with local disability services, community groups, education providers and recreational organisations.
• Maintain accurate case notes, participant records, progress reports and support-plan reviews.
• Identify safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, follow incident reporting procedures and escal
• Evaluate community support programs and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

• Assess participants’ social, emotional and community participation needs and identify appropriate support services.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individualised, person-centred community support plans.
• Coordinate disability and community services with allied health providers, support workers, families and other stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate social, recreational and skill-development activities that encourage community inclusion.
• Assist participants to access suitable NDIS-funded supports and mainstream community resources within the scope of the role.
• Advocate for participants’ rights, dignity, choice and access to appropriate services.
• Monitor progress towards individual goals and recommend adjustments to support arrangements.
• Maintain regular communication with participants, carers, guardians and relevant professionals.
• Build relationships with local disability services, community groups, education providers and recreational organisations.
• Maintain accurate case notes, participant records, progress reports and support-plan reviews.
• Identify safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, follow incident reporting procedures and escal
• Evaluate community support programs and contribute to continuous service improvement.