About us:

WeSupportU is dedicated to the social inclusion of young people, adults and families living with disability. At WeSupportU we provide high impact, evidence-based interventions in a coordinated and flexible approach that values the voice of all our clients. WSU are committed to the elimination of restrictive practice and work to enhance agency and self- control for NDIS participants.

Position Context

WeSupportU is seeking a highly motivated person to work intensively in our Forensic Outreach team. The Intensive Therapeutic/Forensic Support program provides intensive support to NDIS participants who have a history of complex needs, and /or incarceration, to assist them in achieving their goals set out in their NDIS plan. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will be required to work intensively with participants and within a care team including all relevant stakeholders.

Position Requirements:

• A person/family centred focus
• Genuine interest and passion for working with people with a disability
• Working with participants to achieve their goals in line with their NDIS plan
• Ability to manage a caseload and complete timely notes and other admin tasks
• A commitment to occupational health and safety (OHS)
• Willingness to travel within Melbourne
• Working with Children Check and Police Check
• Maintain confidentiality of participants
• Own vehicle and current driver’s license
• Willing to undertake the training relevant to the position.

Position Duties:

• Engaging and building rapport with participants who may have a range of complex issues including risk
• Ability to develop tasks to support participant goals in line with service framework
• Engage with families and other services to collaborate on implementation, and evaluation of interventions
• Provide key summary reports to NDIS and a range of organisations/ professionals
• To engage in quality assurance processes as part of a continuous improvement model
• Participate in care team meetings and professional team meeting to support the development of interventions that successfully impact NDIS goals

Key Selection Criteria:

• Experience in welfare/ disability and or mental health
• Comprehensive understanding of best practice engagement interventions for participants with complex special needs.

A position description is attached.