Community Support Worker

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Community Support Worker

Help people to gain better mental health, and improve the quality of their lives.

Mind Australia is looking for a Community Support Worker to work at our Supported Independent Living (SIL) service located in Zillmere, Queensland. SIL provides individualised support to people living with a Dual Disability that meets their individual needs and goals in line with their NDIS Plan.

A Community Support Worker works in partnership with clinical services and other key stakeholders who provide services to clients, families and carers in line with Mind’s Model of Recovery Orientated Practice and according to the values of Mind.

In this role you will:

• Work part-time in a fixed term contract until 11 March 2021
• Work within a 24 hour 7 day per week rotating roster including weekends and sleepover shifts
• Support people with a diagnosis of Dual-Disability who have complex support needs ensuring they achieve a quality life with empowerment
• Implementing positive behaviour support strategies and completing behaviour recording tools in line with legislative requirements
• Contribute to daily operations of the residential service by undertaking a range of housekeeping duties
• Be resilient, responsive and proactive, actively cooperating and contributing to team discussions with a focus on solutions
• Work with local services both government and no-government to support individuals to access holistic support and achieve their identified goals

You will:

• Hold minimum qualification (Cert III) or be willing to obtain through on the job accreditation
• Ideally have previous experience working and supporting people with complex support needs who experience dual disability
• Not be listed on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme list
• Model resourcefulness and a positive, solution focused approach to a changing environment
• Develop rapport and trusting relationships with clients, support clients through transition processes and help them to build networks to achieve their goals

Join our team:

• Make a difference in the community through supporting mental health recovery. Mind offers you a supportive team environment, flexible work arrangements and career development opportunities.

To obtain a position description and apply online visit www.mindaustralia.org.au/jobs.

Online applications must be submitted by Monday 23 July 2018