Community Inclusion Specialist (Casual)

St Vincent de Paul Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria is seeking a Community Support Worker to join the Frederic Ozanam Centre in the Community Inclusion Program for adults with diverse abilities.

You will work with a dedicated team assisting participants with daily living activities, providing supportive mentorship, medication administration, and participation in activities to promote independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human/Social Services or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of recent related experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Genuine interest and ability to work with individuals with diverse abilities.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with participants, caregivers, and community members.
• Accountable, with an ability to work effectively in collaboration with others.
• Good organization, time, and general management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for participant’s program activities, showing enthusiasm and responsibility for daily challenges.
• Assist participants with executing their plan in a positive, committed, and kind manner.
• Assist clients with daily life skills, social skills and behaviour management; activities include grooming, cooking, money management, shopping and safety.
• Provide participants with a positive role model and supportive feedback.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained and monitor wellbeing.
• Administer medications to clients per established policy.
• Provide personal care using equipment like ceiling lifts to promote independence and dignity.
• Mentor volunteers and practicum students and demonstrate procedures/equipment.
• Accompany and transport participants to activities and life skills opportunities.
• Perform basic cleaning and complete reports/records accurately.

Skills

Diploma in Human/Social Services

First aid

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Human/Social Services field

Tools

Ceiling lifts

Driver’s license

Job description

St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria is seeking a Community Support Worker to join the Frederic Ozanam Centre in the Community Inclusion Program for adults with diverse abilities.

You will work with a dedicated team assisting participants with daily living activities, providing supportive mentorship, medication administration, and participation in activities to promote independence and wellbeing.