Our Disability Support Workers are responsible for supporting participants with their goals regarding community participation, independence & supported independent living (SIL).

To join our vibrant team you will need to be prepared to actively take responsibility for the provision of direct support for participants to develop, monitor and achieve their personal goals either within their own local community at our community based Hubs or in the participants own home.

You will be responsible for:

• Strengthening the abilities of participants and building their capacity to achieve their goals.
• Monitoring the progress of participant goals and recording the effectiveness of their supports.
• Providing direct support, supervision and guidance of participants in all tasks necessary outlined in their NDIS plan.
• Supporting participants to enhance and develop specific goals as identified in their NDIS plan.
• Assisting with appointments, follow up activities and plans.
• Providing physical assistance and personal care as required.
• Managing disability-related behaviour or complex needs when necessary.
• Maintaining participant records and reports.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Qualifications at Certificate III level or above in; Individual Support, Community Services, or Social Sciences, and/or significant demonstrated experience and skills in community services delivery is highly desirable or the ability to obtain Cert III within your first 6 months of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering "person centred" supports.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise your workload in a way that contributes to high levels of successful participant outcomes.
• High level of problem solving skills.
• Intermediate IT skills.
• NDIS Worker Screening, current Paid Blue Card and or current Yellow Card - Positive Exemption Notice.
• Current QLD Driver's Licence.
• Current Apply First Aid Certificate including CPR.

Our Profile

Myhorizon is committed to creating an inspirational workplace that attracts and retains highly skilled people and we strive to adopt a 'work life balance' within our Team.

When you are employed by Myhorizon you will become part of an accepting, caring, and trained team of staff who are passionate about fulfilling our organisational mission, “uplifting individual lives by creating connected communities for people with disabilities”.

How to Apply

If you are positive, motivated, and genuinely care about supporting people with disabilities we would like to hear from you.

For further information please contact Jane Smith, Lifestyle Assistant Manager, on [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Support Worker - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.