Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker Permanent Part-Time (55 hours per fortnight)Woodville Alliance (WA) is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Western Sydney and working primarily in Fairfield, Bankstown, Auburn and Liverpool.  We have operated for over twenty years and provide a broad range of children’s, family, youth, mental health, disability and early intervention services. Further details regarding our services can be found on our website: http://www.woodville.org.au/Our organisational vision and mission focuses on social justice and working in partnership with our community. Our values include empowerment, empathy, compassion and innovation. POSITION OBJECTIVEWA delivers a range of integrated programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The programs and services are either centre based or non centre based and include Case Management, Community Participation, Transition to Work, Leisure Link, Life Choices, Self-Managed and Supported Living Services. The position is responsible for working day-to-day with clients in understanding and assisting them to achieve their goals. Disability Support Workers are to assist the clients, by adhering to NDIS plans that are designed to maximize positive outcomes and achievement of individual goals for each person.MAIN DUTIESWork with clients on a day to day basis to encourage, motivate them to meet their goals, recording their progress and evaluating and identifying ongoing steps to achieve their goals.Compulsory duties include transporting clients to and from home/programmed activities and participating in hydrotherapy with clients.Work to continuously encourage, motivate, acknowledge and validate all Disability team members in order to have beneficial and positive client-centric practice in every aspect of engagement.Maintain positive working relationships with families, colleagues and stakeholders.Ensure strict adherence to the roster and commitment to your Duty of Care/WHS requirementsPortray values and attitudes in line with those of Respect, Equality, Dignity and Understanding.ESSENTIALMinimum Certificate III in Disability or equivalent. Candidates with no qualifications must be currently studying or willing to undertake study to be considered. Experience in a care capacity of people with an intellectual and developmental disability.Ability to engage and recognise issues related to servicing CALD clients.Knowledge of NDIS, Disability Service Standards and the Disability Services Act.Commitment to social justice principles and access and equity.Skills in mediation and negotiation, collaboration and consultation with clientsCommitment to and an understanding of WHS responsibilitiesDemonstrated high level customer service/sales and networking/marketing service skills.Clear National Police Check and Working With Children CheckValid Drivers License, own vehicle and comprehensive insurance (if transporting clients in own car)HOW TO APPLYPlease click the 'apply' button to forward your CV and letter of application addressing the essential criteria 1 to 4 listed above ASAP! Candidates will be processed in order of application. Please note unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. Please visit www.woodville.org.au/careers-jobs for more information or call 02 9722 5213.Woodville Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our work has always been underpinned by a strong commitment to social justice. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AUD Fairfield East 2165