Support Worker - Expressions of Interest (Candidate Pool)
Job No:
AUTISMSA19
Location:
adelaide
Are you a dynamic and committed professional with a passion for helping people to turn their potential into reality?
Would you enjoy the challenges and learning opportunities presented by working in South Australia's recognised leader in autism, Autism SA?
If so, come and join a dynamic and transforming organisation that supports individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and carers, enabling them to be true to themselves, and to be brilliant.
About Autism SA
Autism SA has a strong legacy of being a recognised leader for helping individuals on the autism spectrum and their families in Australia. People on the autism spectrum are at the centre of everything we do. Our expert team delivers a range of individualised and person centred services and support, train professionals and follow evidence based practice. With the biggest social reform for the disability sector among us, Autism SA is further embracing the opportunity for new, different and innovative ways of providing responsive and adaptable services.
We are looking for highly motivated and confident staff to join our Community Support and Inclusion team. As a Support Worker in the supported living teams you will be required to work shifts as part of a 24 hours roster and provide intensive support to individuals both at home and in a range of community settings, carrying out various activities – walking, swimming, shopping, art and craft, baking, etc., ensuring the highest standards of professional support to enable the individual(s) to experience life opportunities and develop greater independence.
Our Community Support team is also seeking part time support workers to regularly support adults as part of Day Options activities and children outside of school hours. Typical hours are between 9am – 4pm and before and after school, for shifts ranging from 2 to 8 hours in duration. The work will include facilitating outcomes toward individuals goals, supporting life skill development and providing opportunities for community engagement and social inclusion. Supporting children may involve preparation for school days, accessing the community after school hours, and providing support or respite in a home or community setting. Locations may vary and will be matched to suitable staff geographically.
To be successful, you:
- Must be able to drive to various locations within the Greater Adelaide area
- You should be willing to work on a roster basis, which will involve day, evening, night and weekend shifts
- As we use a person centred approach to support we are particularly looking for workers that have similar interests to the clients we are supporting. We are keen to find people with passions including: swimming, walking; beach and bush walks, listening and singing along to music, baking, playing ball games, water play, arts and crafts, cooking and baking, adventure parks and dining out
- You will be creative and proactive in your approach to engaging clients in activities, and be confident in running all aspects of a household
- Experience working with individuals with behavioural difficulties is essential
- You must have a flexible attitude, be able to work as part of a team, have enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to make a difference
- An extensive induction/training program of initial training is provided, along with ongoing training and support
Essential Criteria:
- SA driver's licence
- DCSI Child Related clearance (or willing to obtain one)
- Certificate III – Individual Support or equivalent
- Experience supporting individuals displaying challenging behaviour
- Apply First Aid certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Child Safe Environments certificate (or willing to obtain)
Desirable:
- Experience supporting people on the Autism Spectrum
- Tertiary studies in Disability
- Experience using augmentative and alternative communication
- Experience in supporting individuals in a supported accommodation setting
If working with us would inspire you to jump out of bed each morning, contact us!
All positions offer attractive benefits including salary packaging under Autism SA’s Enterprise Agreement.
Appointments are subject to a satisfactory DCSI child related screening and Criminal History Assessment.
Applications close: 26/10/2018
Interviews anticipated: Expression of interest applications will be periodically reviewed
Help individuals turn their potential into reality!