Disability Support & Development Officer (Part-Time)

PageUp People Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate from $37.36

Ongoing training and career growth

Stable, predictable roster

Fitness passport & salary packaging

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Development & Support Officer to provide active support to four males with disability living in a Supporting Independent Living home in St Kilda.

You will work a permanent part-time roster, including sleepovers and split shifts (54:00/49:30). The role requires experience with behaviour support plans and a person-centred approach.

Candidates will undergo probity checks and have a Cert IV in Disability, First Aid/ CPR, and a current driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Disability required.
• Experience and confidence with behaviours of concern.
• Creativity and passion for providing active support.
• Commitment to supporting individual needs and goals of people with disabilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support Individual Personal Plans.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Unrestricted Driver Licence and willingness to drive a company van.

Responsibilities

• Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans.
• Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities.
• Maintain thorough record keeping.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Advocate for client choice and control.

Skills

Behaviour support

Active support

Creativity

Relationship building

First Aid & CPR

Driver Licence

Education

Cert IV in Disability

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Development & Support Officer to provide active support to four males with disability living in a Supporting Independent Living home in St Kilda.

You will work a permanent part-time roster, including sleepovers and split shifts (54:00/49:30). The role requires experience with behaviour support plans and a person-centred approach.

Candidates will undergo probity checks and have a Cert IV in Disability, First Aid/ CPR, and a current driver’s licence.