Mentor – Disability Support Worker

ABOUT WOODVILLE ALLIANCE Woodville Alliance (WA) delivers a range of integrated programs and services for adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, including centre-based and community-based day services, support coordination and Supported Independent Living. We work within a positive, strengths-based, and person-centred framework which seeks to support clients to reach their goals. Our practice is guided by the NSW Disability Services Standards and the NDIS Practice Standards. POSITION OVERVIEWThe Mentor Disability Support Worker, is a supervisory role. Working alongside the Disability Services Manager, this role is responsible  for the provision of support to clients and supervision of–Disability Support Workers to ensure delivery of high quality, person-centered support for persons with a disability, to ensure that our clients achieve their individual goals.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYStaff Supervision - Train, role-model, mentor and supervise Disability Support WorkersService Delivery – supervise the day to day running of within the allocated day service, including the development of Rosters of Care (RoC)Stakeholder Management – Maintain clear, accurate and respectful communications with clients, their families/carers, other external stakeholders, including staff of Woodville Alliance, in order to facilitate the achievement of client goalsClient outcomes – working in a positive, collaborative manner with all staff to support the achievement client goals. Offer high quality experience and service to clients within their allocated funding (NDIS or otherwise)If successful, you will also be required to participate in a rotating on-call roster to support out-of-hours rostering changes.ESSENTIAL CRITERIACertificate III in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or relevant qualificationAt least 3 years’ experience in a care capacity of people with an intellectual and/or physical disabilityPrevious experience in management in a disability accommodation setting including generating rosters of care. Knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct and the Disability Services Act.Ability to engage and recognise issues related to servicing Culturally and Linguistically Diverse clients.Commitment to and an understanding of WHS responsibilities including risk managementCurrent First Aid Certificate and NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificateCurrent and verified NDIS Worker CheckValid NSW Drivers’ License and own comprehensively insured vehicleHOW TO APPLYPlease click apply to forward your CV and letter of application addressing the essential criteria 1 to 4 listed above. Please visit our careers site (http://careers.woodville.org.au/) to view the position description. Please note only successful applicants will be contacted. Email Alicia Shirley, Human Resources Officer at ashirley@woodville.org.au for more information.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 diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.PD AUD Fairfield East 2165