Carpentaria ELMOActive opening

Disability Support Worker (Independent Living Coach)

Alice Springs, Alice Springs AreaOn-siteIndividual contributorFound 5 days ago
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Description

About Carpentaria

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

  • Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
  • Independent Living programs
  • Pathways Program
  • Employment and Training
  • Specialist Disability Accommodation
  • Out of Home Care

We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

About the role

As an Independent Living Coach, you will work as part of a team to provide person centred support to people living with a disability, that aligns with the participant’s NDIS goals to live a good life. This involves facilitating participants to acquire independent living skills and supporting them to reach their potential in the home environment and in the community.

Your role will include working with the house team to oversee and support meal preparation, food budgeting, grocery shopping, medication administration, and personal care, as well as transporting participants to and from recreational activities and appointments.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate and experienced in supporting people with disabilities, with a strong work ethic and the ability to build positive working relationships with participants and team members.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

  • Minimum Certificate III or above in Individual Support
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including both short and long shifts on weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, sleepovers and public holidays
  • Sound computer skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills

You will also need to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid certificate and an NT Drivers Licence.

Why work with us?

We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work with an awesome team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

How to apply

The position description for the role can be viewed here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Independent-Living-Coach-210315.pdf

To apply, please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team.

We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity and fairness, and is safe, inclusive, and collaborative. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all abilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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