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Disability Support OfficerI Am Here A Place To Be Me • Newcastle, NSW, AU
Disability Support Officer

Disability Support Officer

I Am Here A Place To Be Me • Newcastle, NSW, AU
2 days ago
Job description

Job Description

I Am Here is a not-for-profit organisation located in the Wallsend & Elermore Vale area.

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We support a range of participants both in group homes and in community settings, providing cares from low to high-complex care needs.

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At IAH, we are a passionate team of 60+ staff, committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support. Our organisation is growing rapidly, with exciting goals and opportunities on the horizon.

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We take pride in our supportive workplace culture, where every team member is valued. With dedicated Team Leaders and Clinical Staff on every shift alongside approachable and open-minded Management, you'll always feel supported and part of the team. Here, you'll be part of a warm and welcoming crew who all share the same values and goals.

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About Us

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I Am Here is a not-for-profit organisation located in the Wallsend & Elermore Vale area.

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We support a range of participants both in group homes and in community settings, providing cares from low to high-complex care needs.

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At IAH, we are a passionate team of 60+ staff, committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support. Our organisation is growing rapidly, with exciting goals and opportunities on the horizon.

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We take pride in our supportive workplace culture, where every team member is valued. With dedicated Team Leaders and Clinical Staff on every shift alongside approachable and open-minded Management, you'll always feel supported and part of the team. Here, you'll be part of a warm and welcoming crew who all share the same values and goals.

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About the Role

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  • Vacancy for day shifts (0600 to 1600)
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  • Vacancy for afternoon/evening shifts (1400 to 2200)
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  • Vacancy for 1:1 Community Shifts with flexible times
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  • Personal Care: Assisting with hygiene, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
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  • Meal Preparation and Feeding: Preparing meals and assisting with eating if needed.
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  • Medical: Medication Administration, supporting attendance to medical appointments and allied health. Conduct regular checks to ensure health and well being.
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  • Skill Development: Helping with daily living skills, such as cooking, planning or budgeting. Encouraging independence through community-based skill-building activities (e.g., shopping, using public transport).
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  • Social Participation: Assistance with attending events, clubs, or gatherings to support social interaction.
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  • Transport: Support with transportation to appointments, activities, or errands.
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  • Recreational Activities: Supporting engagement in hobbies, sports, or cultural activities that align with participants' interests and goals.
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  • Advocacy: Supporting participants in communicating their needs and accessing community services
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  • Inclusion: Promoting active participation in the community.
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The successful applicant will have:

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  • Minimum Certificate IV Disability or relevant industry qualification with relevant demonstrated experience.
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  • Demonstrated capacity to supervise others in a personable and professional manner andmanage conflicts.
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  • Experience or genuine interest in acquired brain injury, physical and intellectual disabilities.
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  • Capacity to manage and plan their own work and that of subordinate staff or volunteers,including progress notes, medications and incident reporting.
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  • Ability to undertake planning and coordination of activities including the day-to-dayoperations of a group of residential facilities for people with a disability.
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  • Capacity to use information technology such as word processing software and caremanagement software such as the Deputy mobile application.
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Essential Criteria:

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  • First Aid certificate with current CPR
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  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
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  • Current NSW Driver Licence with comprehensive car insurance
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  • Minimum Certificate IV Disability or relevant industry qualification with relevant demonstrated experience
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  • 100 Points valid identification
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