Disability Day Service Practitioner: Empower & Engage

Karingal; Victoria; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts

University study discount

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is seeking a dedicated Disability Day Service Practitioner to join our community team in Victoria. This hands-on role delivers engaging day-service programs, empowers participants to build skills, and supports living a happier, healthier life.

You'll work with clients and team members to facilitate activities, provide personal support, and promote inclusion, with emphasis on achieving goals and building confidence. Casual and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Disability or equivalent, or willingness to complete.
• Experience in day-service programs and with behaviours of concern.
• Active support and working with people with varying disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with empathy, sensitivity and respect.
• Ability to support clients to achieve goals and personal development.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience facilitating group activities.
• Experience supporting clients in community-based programs.
• Creative interests such as art, cooking, or recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in meaningful activities, including arts, community access, games, and more.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as personal care and meal support.
• Promote community inclusion by identifying opportunities based on client interests.
• Encourage participation in community activities with ratios between 1:1 and 1:4.
• Help build physical health, communication skills, teamwork, and wellbeing.
• Maintain program documentation, file notes and other records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Certificate III in Disability

First Aid & CPR

Working with Children Check

NDIS Clearance

Job description

genU is seeking a dedicated Disability Day Service Practitioner to join our community team in Victoria. This hands-on role delivers engaging day-service programs, empowers participants to build skills, and supports living a happier, healthier life.

You'll work with clients and team members to facilitate activities, provide personal support, and promote inclusion, with emphasis on achieving goals and building confidence. Casual and part-time opportunities available.