Brand: Community, Residential & PathwaysDate Posted: 17 Oct 2024Job No: 1469Location: NorthcoteEmployment Status: CasualClassification: From $33.41 per hour + 25% Casual Loading (Level 2 - Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019)Hey You!Are you passionate about helping others in achieving their goals? Multiple shifts opportunities from Monday - Friday 9am-3pm, after hour programs 3pm-6pm and social groups on weekends. Then come join the team at genU! We are looking for Day Service Practitioners to join our longstanding, purpose-driven, and values-based organisation to make a real difference in people's lives in Northcote.The role will operate within genU's Community Participation division, which was established to facilitate innovative, client-centred programs with a focus on building skills that will assist in achieving our participant's goals!As a Day Services Practitioner, you will support our clients to undertake a range of daily tasks including personal and self-care, eating and maintenance of personal hygiene.You will be proactive in promoting community inclusion through following up on community-based opportunities for our participants, based on their interests and hobbies.You will also assist our clients to participate as much as possible in community activities. You will support clients in varying shift staff to client ratios from 1:1 or 1:4.For You!genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:Extra leave benefits: As per VDS agreement you will receive 30 Days of Annual Leave (10 above industry standard), 15 Days of Personal Leave (5 above industry standard).Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.Increase your Take Home Pay: Non-for-Profit Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period!About You!We are looking for caring and empathetic people. Our ideal Day Services Practitioner will:Be an effective communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly with an understanding, sensitivity and respect to participant's abilities, strengths and circumstances.Enjoy helping others achieve their goals and personal growth.Be an efficient organiser, able to maintain and update programs, file notes and documents as required.You will need the following:Certificate IV in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent;Current First Aid and CPR Training.Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain;NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role or if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Jessica Rippin on 0400 531 921 or ****** will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.
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