Job Description

MyPeople Disability and Support - Doncaster VIC

Disability Support Worker - Doncaster VIC 3108 (AND SURROUNDS) MyPeople Disability and Support n

MyPeople Disability and Support is a growing NDIS Service Provider committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS participants. Our mission is to empower people with disability to lead fulfilling lives through tailored support that respects their individual needs and aspirations.

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We are professionally trained and safety screened to national standards, and we pride ourselves on fostering independence, inclusion and choice for everyone we support.

THE ROLE Location: Doncaster VIC 3108 and surrounds n

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred support to a young man living in his own apartment in Bulleen.

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Support is delivered in line with his Behaviour Support Plan, with a focus on safety, communication, daily living, community access and engagement.

Supervision and safety n

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- Provide close, line-of-sight supervision at all times outside the home, due to impulsivity and absconding risk
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- Follow all approved restrictive practices, including locked doors within the apartment and a child lock engaged when travelling in the vehicle
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- Manage behaviours of concern calmly and strictly in line with the Behaviour Support Plan
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- Complete incident reports for any behavioural incidents in line with NDIS requirements
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Communication nn
- The participant is largely non-verbal and communicates using visual aids, gestures and pictures on his mobile device
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- Maintain a calm, patient and consistent communication style
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- Follow participant-led communication, allow processing time and watch for cues of dysregulation
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Personal care and daily living nn
- Support morning routine, breakfast and personal care on morning shifts
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- Support dinner,



shower and the evening and bedtime routine on evening shifts
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- Respect his eating preferences - he eats alone in his room, and this is supported without pressure to change it
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- Overnight sleepover support from 10:00pm to 7:30am, including a morning handover
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Community access nn
- Support appointments, exercise and community participation with constant supervision
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- Avoid or carefully manage noisy and crowded environments, planning outings around quieter times and locations
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- Minimise exposure to sudden loud noises and other sensory triggers
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Engagement nn
- Facilitate his interests, which include drawing, art, making creations, online games and movies
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- Read his regulation each day and adjust activities and expectations accordingly, as engagement varies day to day
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Team and reporting nn
- Complete accurate shift notes and handovers
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- Work collaboratively with his current support workers, family, coordinators and other providers
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- Complete two-hour buddy shifts with existing workers before independent shifts
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- Report any concerns, changes in behaviour or plan gaps to MPDS coordination
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS nn
- Full Australian working rights
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- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
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- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates)
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- Current Australian Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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- Certificate IV in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or similar (or currently studying)
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- Minimum 6 months' experience in disability, aged care,



community services or health
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- Experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern and complex support needs
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- Excellent verbal and written English
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- Availability to commence immediately
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WHY WORK WITH US nn
- Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between shifts
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- Ongoing casual and permanent part-time opportunities
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- Ongoing training and professional development
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- Internal career progression opportunities
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- A supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment
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- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in participants' lives
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EMPLOYER QUESTIONS nn
- Which suburb are you based in, and are you able to travel to Bulleen?
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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
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- Have you completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module?
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- Do you have a current Australian Driver Licence?
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- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes?
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- How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?
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- Do you have experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern?
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- Do you have experience working with participants who are non-verbal or use alternative communication?
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- Are you available for overnight sleepover shifts?
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- Which First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
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- Have you completed a qualification in disability?
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- What days and times are you generally available?
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- When are you available to commence?
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- Briefly tell us why you would be a valuable fit for MyPeople Disability and Support.
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