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Disability Support Professionals - Activity-based Programs

Bayley House

Bayley House provides a range of support services for adults with an intellectual disability. We support adults with an intellectual disability who are high functioning to those with complex support needs develop and maintain life skills in the areas of their choice.

We currently have an opportunity for a permanent full-time instructor and part-time instructor in our Community & Life Skills division, which runs a range of activity-based programs. Our staff are matched to programs based on their skills and interests to ensure that we can provide the best continuity of care and experiences for our clients.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for developing and running life skills programs for clients with challenging behaviours and complex needs, including clients on the autism spectrum. This includes working closely with behavioural specialists to establish processes to support with behavioural strategies. In this role you will also complete all administration and reporting requirements and provide day-to-day supports such as assisting with feeding, medication administration and personal care needs.

About you (selection criteria):

You are passionate about supporting people with a disability and have a broad range of sector experience, including:

  • End-to-end program coordination running a range of programs for participants with complex needs.
  • A good understanding of Disability Services legislation and best practice (e.g. person-centred active support).
  • Experience and willingness to undertake a range of day-to-day tasks including maintaining records, assisting with meal preparation, administering medication and personal care.
  • The ability to liaise with a broad range of people including management, other staff, clients and their families.
  • Strong time management, administration and written skills.
  • The ability to work with limited supervision both independently and as part of a team.
  • Minimum of Certificate IV in Disability Services or equivalent qualification (e.g. special education) will be highly regarded.
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety and You" qualification is mandatory.
  • Current First Aid Certificate, CPR, Driver’s License and Police Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Currently we have full time and part time positions available.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Kerri Rolfe, Program Manager on 9982 1528.

The position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) check and Pre-Employment Health Declaration prior to employment.

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