Company Description
Hope & Care Community Service is a grass-root organization that is the product of nearly a decade's worth of experience in the disability assistance industry. HCCS exists to provide outstanding disability assistance, for mental health support, individual care, or personal life skills development. We value every employee by acknowledging and respecting their individuality, by inspiring action and change, by creating connections to achieve social inclusion and equality. Offering support services in NDIS across Queensland.
Job Description
NDIS Support Workers - Challenging behaviours
We are looking for keen community service professionals to join our team. Students or visa holders with valid work rights are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
Qualifications & experience
* Certificate 3 in Individual supports or other relevant qualifications will be desirable but not essential
* Passion for learning and compassion towards people with a disability
* Experience with challenging behaviours and complex trauma will be highly regarded
* Willing to have a proactive approach
* Able to work with limited supervision and in a team
* NDIS workers screening check is must prior to commencement
* Driver's license and own transportation/regular access to a reliable vehicle to assist with client transport (mileage reimbursed)
* Understanding of PBSP and restrictive practices will be highly regarded
Additional Information
Tasks & responsibilities
* Provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the clients level of independent functioning including participation in the community
* Respond to the client's needs and collaborate positively with their families, support people and others in their lives.
* Keep accurate records of activities via progress notes and Incident reports
* Implement PBSP strategies when needed (training will be provided when needed)
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate with weekend & night allowances
* 24-7 support for Employees from Line manager
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Career progression within the organization
* Flexibility in hours for a better Work life balance