**Join Us if you have the following skills or have a willingness to upskill**
Join us in our dynamic team as a Disability Support Worker (Wellbeing Facilitator) with Journey Health Solutions. We are looking for passionate and committed people to work in our complex pathway team. Journey Health Solutions (JHS) is a boutique organisation providing high-quality, personalised assessments, intervention strategies and social support services in a therapeutic framework to NDIS participants.
Our main objective is to provide an individualised, person-centred approach, with evidence-based practices to support clients in their individual growth.
At JHS we believe that a commitment to our clients requires an investment in our staff. We prioritise the support and development opportunities for all staff members and are genuinely interested in supporting the career path of each individual worker.. Our core values include maintaining the highest standards of care in a sensitive, inclusive and ethical model.
**Benefits of working with JHS**
- Paid induction
- Regular ongoing shifts
- 24/7 Supported Independent Living (SIL) provider
- Access to training and professional support and development
- Access to specialists within our allied health team to assist with challenging and high-risk behaviours of clients and to improve worker skills
- Highly qualified and supportive leadership team who genuinely care about your job satisfaction and overall well being
- Mobile app to log shifts, access client information and record progress notes using voice recognition software
**About the role**
Many of our clients have experienced different levels of trauma, as a Disability Support Worker with JHS, you will have the opportunity to assist our clients to heal and manage their trauma and move towards their identified goals, empowering the client to have choice and control of their own lives and live their best life.
Supporting roles include:
- Providing support through a trauma lens
- Gaining a better understanding of trauma and providing support
- Support the implementation of strategies outlined by a Positive Behaviour Practitioner (this will come with training)
- Develop and maintain positive communication links with team and practice manager
- Alert JHS managers of any concerns that may affect a participant's safety, activities and/or a threat to a professional service delivery
- Contribute to maintaining an effective, productive and happy team.
- Providing assistance and skill development of personal care needs, shopping and community access
- Assisting in the development of independence, leading to increased choice and control
- Maintain professional relationships with family and friends of the participant
- Read and update participants progress/case notes and documents as required
- Record attendance and complete timesheets on the mobile app
- Attend and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required
- Work in accordance with all Journey Health Solutions Policies and Procedures.
**Requirements & Qualifications**
- Minimum 6 months experience in a Support Worker role or equivalent
- A solid understanding of Person-Centred Active Support
- Certificate in Disability or equivalent
- Further qualifications in the areas of mental health/psychosocial/ trauma desirable but not essential
- COVID19 Vaccination Certificate
- Willing to obtain the relevant mandatory screening clearances
- Willing to attend regular team meetings and training sessions
- **MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INACTIVE SLEEPOVER SHIFTS, (allowance paid above award rates)**:
- **Must be available to work a mixture of over nights, day shifts and weekends**
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: From $41.76 per hour
Supplementary Pay:
- Penalty rates
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person