Direct Support Professional - Out Of Home Care (Casual)

Are you looking for a great opportunity to build a rewarding career where you can make a difference within a supportive team environment?

We have 3 casual vacancies available for Direct Support Professionals to join our Out of Home Care team, with the option to move to part time.

Do you want a job that will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the day to day lives of young people being supported in out of home care?

Community Living & Respite Services team is looking to employ quality support staff to assist young people to develop skills, facilitate enriching opportunities and provide assistance to help achieve personal goals

The role will involve providing the young people with activities of daily living; assistance with and administration of medication, access to their community, leisure & recreation activities, supporting educational outcomes and maintaining their home environment.

Applicants must have a Certificate IV Children Youth & Families or be willing to complete this training within 12 months of commencement.

OoHC Role Information OoHC Direct Support Professional Position Description In your toolkit you will have: A strong commitment to the CLRS vision and valuesVictorian or NSW driver's licenceCurrent Level 2 First Aid or willingness to obtainCertificate IV in Children Youth & Families or be willing to complete this training withing 12 months of commencementThree doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (or have an exemption)Ideally, you will also have: Experience supporting people who display behaviours of concernAn understanding of positive behaviour support and person-centred active supportCertificate III in Individual Support - DisabilityApplicants must be prepared to complete NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate - NDIS Worker Orientation Module and NDIS Worker Screening Check (www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check).

We proactively encourage people from multicultural backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to apply. We also encourage applicants of all ages, genders and cultural beliefs.

CLRS is a wonderful place to work. As well as providing a supportive environment and rewarding career, our team are able to access a range of benefits including:

Training and development including cultural awarenessCareer opportunities and progressionEmployee Assistance ProgramImmunisationsSalary packagingPay at SCHADS Social & Community Employee award rates including shift and weekend penalty rates

How to apply - follow the link by CLICKING HERE to complete application Community Living & Respite Services is committed to the principles of Child Safety and maintaining a Child Safe environment in everything we do.

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