Disability Support Facilitator

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Facilitator to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently. You will work directly with clients to assess needs, develop personalized plans, and connect them with essential services within the community.

This hands-on role involves advocacy, support coordination, and collaboration with families and healthcare providers to ensure access to resources and opportunities that promote inclusion and well-being for

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support or community services.
• Strong understanding of various disabilities and person-centred approaches.
• Excellent communication and empathy.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Vereeniging area.
• Commitment to promoting independence and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' support needs and goals.
• Develop individualized support plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
• Provide direct support, assistance, and encouragement to clients in daily living activities.
• Coordinate services with healthcare providers, therapists, and other support professionals.
• Advocate for clients' rights and ensure access to community resources and opportunities.
• Monitor client progress and adjust support plans as needed.

Skills

Disability support

Communication

Empathy

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and proactive Disability Support Facilitator to join their team in Vereeniging. This role is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives. You will work directly with clients to understand their unique needs, develop personalized support plans, and connect them with essential services and opportunities within the community. This position requires a hands-on approach, involving direct client interaction, advocacy, and support coordination to ensure individuals receive the care and resources necessary for their well-being and integration into society.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' support needs and goals.
• Develop individualized support plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
• Provide direct support, assistance, and encouragement to clients in daily living activities.
• Coordinate services with healthcare providers, therapists, and other support professionals.
• Advocate for clients' rights and ensure access to community resources and opportunities.
• Monitor client progress and adjust support plans as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in disability support , community services, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of various disabilities and person-centred support approaches.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and empathy skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and support networks.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Vereeniging area.
• Commitment to promoting independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Ongoing training and professional development in disability services.
• Supportive team environment dedicated to client empowerment.
• Travel allowance for community-based work.