Support Professional - North Tasmania

Want to be part of a true values-based organisation making a difference to the lives of those with a disability? We are looking to grow our team of High Intensity Support Professionals in the North of Tasmania (Launceston and surrounding suburbs). This role requires a Certificate 3 in Individual Support, or equivalent experience.

About Us

Possability is an Australian non-profit organisation, providing a range of quality individual and flexible support options, supported accommodation, employment and training, respite and intensive support for people with disability and children and young people with a history of adversity. Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.

About The Role

This is a job that makes a real difference in people's lives. We want you to bring your whole person to work – your compassion and resilience, also your sense of humour and creativity.

Some Points About This Role

• Support High Intensity participants.
• Use Active Support principles to provide high quality supports in line with participant support plans, including in-home support, personal care, meal preparation, cleaning and community outings.
• Be responsible for timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks, such as shift reports, incident reports, support documentation, reconciliation of funds.
• Shifts may vary in length from 2 to 6 hours on a 4-weekly roster. Shifts will include some day, evenings and weekend work.

As a Successful Candidate You Will Have

• Demonstrated motivation to work with people with disabilities.
• Experience supporting High Intensity participants, including proven ability to support individuals in line with behaviour support plans.
• Strong understanding of client safety, restrictive practices and NDIS guidelines.
• Willingness to undertake training in working with individuals who present with challenging and/or aggressive behaviours.
• A strong desire to have a positive effect on people with disabilities, and a commitment to supporting and promoting their individual needs, skills, abilities, and personal goals.
• IT skills to a level where you are able to use the Microsoft Office suite, complete shift reports, maintain a communication diary, program notes etc.
• Sound communication skills – verbal and written.
• Desire and commitment towards working with people from diverse cultures.
• Good standards of professional behaviour.

What qualifications you’ll need to be successful in this role:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, or equivalent experience.
• First Aid & CPR.
• Assist Clients with Medication.
• Current and unrestricted drivers licence.
• Working with Vulnerable People and NDIS Screening Check.

Please note: For any certificates you may not have from the above list, if you are willing to obtain them if successful, we will still consider your application.

Some Perks Of Working With Possability Include

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Professional development and in-house training opportunities.
• Supportive corporate culture and working environment.
• Salary packaging options available to eligible employees.
• Access to our employee assistance program – because life happens.

What’s next?

If this position looks like your next challenge, please hit the apply button and submit your application through our online recruitment portal.

To Be Considered, Applications Must Provide The Following Items:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter detailing why you are the right candidate for the role.

For further information about this role, a copy of the role PD, or any other support through the application process, please contact James at. Please note we may conduct interviews with suitable candidates as applications are received, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Possability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where every person can feel safe and participate in meaningful work. We are committed to workplace diversity and encourage employment applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To ensure that all clients and vulnerable people are protected, all employees are required to hold a current NDIS check, National Police check, WWVP Card, and be fully vaccinated against covid-19.