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    Disability Services Officers - Kadina / Moonta

    Department of Human Services

    Role Highlights

    • Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
    • Enhancing the social and community living skills of clients
    • Diverse and inclusive culture

    About the Role

    • Assisting and supporting people living with a disability in all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to community inclusion, personal care, building and maintaining independence as well as interpersonal relationships
    • Numerous intakes in 2024
    • Roles are available in Kadina and Moonta.

     About You

    • Experience and knowledge of disability, mental health and/or positive behaviour support
    • Experience working in the area of complex behaviour support with people who need a stable and committed team around them
    • Committed to following Positive Behaviour Support Plans and able to demonstrate your experience working with behaviours of concern.
    • Willing to learn new skills and adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of the person you support.
    • Have a good understanding of person-centred practice
    • Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License
    • Have working entitlements to work within Australia
    • Must be flexible to work over a 7-day, 24-hour roster period including short shifts (minimum 3 hours)
    • Hold a current ‘Provide First Aid Certificate’
    • Possess intermediate IT skills and knowledge
    • Certificate III Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent is desired

     How do I Apply?

    • Complete the application form
    • Attach an up-to date CV/Resume that includes the names, addresses and contact phone numbers of three (3) current referees, one being your current line manager/supervisor
    • Attach a comprehensive cover letter of up to two (2) pages addressing the Role Specific Capabilities located in the Role Description
    • Attach a copy of your passport and working eligibility visa for those who are not Australian Citizens
    • Appointment is subject to:
      • Current, full, C Class Australian drivers’ licence
      • A current Certificate in Provide First Aid
      • A satisfactory Disability Services Screening Assessment conducted by the Department, or a current NDIS Worker Check
    • Demonstrate to our satisfaction that you are physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the position which may be at your own expense
    • Compulsory attendance at an Induction/Training Program, Mentoring and other relevant training deemed necessary by the department

    Special Conditions

    • National Police Check required.
    • Employment-related Screening Check required.
    • Some out of hours work may be required.
    • Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

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    About the Business

    Our Disability Services team support people with disability to lead their best life, at home and in the community. They provide supported independent living to more than 500 people through a range of disability and aged care funding packages, including the NDIS. Disability Services is a high quality, rights-based service with a person-centred philosophy of "Everything about you, with you".

    Contact Us

    Enquiries to Disability Recruitment Team
    [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Services Officers - Kadina / Moonta enquiry via EthicalJobs.

    Diversity And Inclusion

    DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

    We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Services Officers - Kadina / Moonta enquiry via EthicalJobs and a member of the team will get back to you.

    The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

    Application Instructions

    Resume and Cover Letter

    You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide

    Screening Checks

    If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.

    If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.

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