Mentor/Support Worker

Description

Summary: This role involves providing hands-on support services, mentoring, and assistance with daily living and employment for individuals receiving disability and NDIS funding. Highlights: 1. Support individuals with disabilities in daily living and skill building 2. Work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team 3. Improve lives of vulnerable adults with compassion and empathy **Mentor/Support Worker \- Casual Positions Available** ======================================================= **Selection Criteria** ---------------------- To provide a range of hands on support services for eligible funding recipients of the Disability Services Commission (DSC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) including assistance with assistance with accommodation \& tenancy obligations; daily planning, skill building, decision making and budgeting; employment assistance; and mentoring. #### **Qualifications (Desirable)** * Cert 3 \& 4 in Disability Services and/or relevant qualification in Human Services, * Psychology, Social Work or similar OR equivalent industry experience. #### **Experience (Desirable)** * A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with disadvantaged client groups in the * aged care, disability or mental health sectors or equivalent experience. #### **Skills** * High level of professionalism and outstanding work ethic * Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills * Excellent organisational and time management skills * Commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable adults including the aged and those with disabilities and/or mental health issues * Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds with compassion and empathy and without judgment for their lifestyle choices, personal preferences and values * Ability to work well both autonomously and as part of a multi\-disciplinary team * Ability to achieve excellent outcomes based on individual needs / goals * Emotional resilience and ability to support individuals who may be, on occasion be experiencing significant distress, crisis or mental illness * Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications i.e. Teams, Outlook (emails, calendar), OneDrive, Word, Excel, etc