About the Company

genU is short for Generation You. Because whatever generation you belong to, whether you’re young, old, or somewhere in between, what unites us is the belief that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making.

genU has been 60 years in the making. Bringing together the best of two trusted and respected organisations, Karingal and St Laurence, genU builds on this experience, adding a new ambition: to become the leader in what we do.

About the Role

Independent Lives supports people with a disability and/or mental illness to live independently and to pursue a life based on their own strengths and goals. Independence is supported through capacity building activities, evidence based assessments, tenancy support and peer support and mentoring. These supports aim to increase a person’s capacity to manage the impact of their disability on their life, improve their wellbeing and increase their participation in the community.

Independent Lives works with people with a range of disabilities including: intellectual, physical, acquired brain injury and psychosocial disability (Mental Health) across the Geelong and Greater Geelong region. Most clients have NDIS funding but other sources of funding are acceptable.

We are looking for two qualified support workers to work under the general guidance of an Independent Lives Facilitator to assist people with a disability including psychosocial disability to develop their independent living skills and their inclusion in social and community activities. The role is part time up to 20 hrs per week over three days. There may be an opportunity to increase your hours in the future.

About You

To be successful in this role it is a requirement that you have:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Disability (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid Level 2
• Previous experience in the provision of support services to people with disability and/or mental illness
• Demonstrated ability to support clients to build their capacity for independence and community inclusion
• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with clients, co-workers and the community
• An understanding of person centred active support, strength based and/or recovery oriented models of service
• Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn.

Employee Benefits

• Generous salary packaging options
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program including financial assistance and dietician services
• Free onsite parking available
• Career development opportunities
• Work for an organisation passionate about providing high quality support and care

A full position description is available below.