About the Opportunity
Due to increased demand for our services, we currently need to recruit a full time, fixed contract Support Officer. This position is focused on working within one of our local teams to deliver person-centred activities to older people, people living with disability and their carers/families in the community.
It is a rewarding and varied role that can see you providing a wide range of support from undertaking participant (client) assessments and establishing services through to rostering of team staff.
Core Duties
- Support in promoting and delivering person-centred services – including coordinating staff rostering schedule;
- Undertake assessments and establish services (NDIS and CHSP) – including maintaining records and providing accurate reports to the Local Team Coordinator;
- Support coaching of Support Workers and Team Leaders – includes training and instruction on how to run services;
- Provide emergency back-up participant (client) support if staff are not available;
- Promote compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
About You
To be successful for this position, we are looking for individuals who are able to demonstrate the below:
- Sound knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – experience supporting people living with a disability is mandatory;
- Knowledge of supporting older people will be favourable viewed;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – demonstrated experience writing reports and data collection;
- Ability to interact positively with participants, their carers, families and the wider community;
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a dynamic team as well as independently.
Application
If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you.
The Job Description can be found here.
For further information and to apply, contact Simon Wise, HR Development Officer, simon.wise@holdsworth.org.au or 02 9302 3600.
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