August 29, 2024

Launnie Care Services

Newnham

FULL TIME

Disability Service Officer

Description
Provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.
Role Details
The Disability Services Officer is a role within Disability Services and is accountable to the Team Supervisor for:
* Delivering an appropriate standard of care including personal and home care, and person-centered support to individuals.
* Undertaking tasks and participating in activities that enhance the lives of individuals and encourage and enable their participation and contribution within the Tasmania community.
* Assisting other members of the service team in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the individual's programs.
* Providing practical support to co-workers in direct care activities.
Tasks and responsibilities:
* Willingness to complete wake night shifts and weekends as and when required and supervise all other staff members.
* Managing a roster and all appointments.
* Administering medications in line with medication management plans and collecting and organising the medications and documentation.
* Supporting participants to access the community and to participate in community events and activities.
* Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
* Supporting people to achieve their individual goals.
* Training staff on our internal practices and coordinating client specific training as needed.
* Building and maintaining positive relationships with staff, clients and their families and participating in client case meetings.
* Training staff on internal practices and coordinating client specific training as needed.
* Your experience responding to incident reports, and ensure your documentation is complete will be valuable in this role.
Please note: at least three years of relevant experience may be a substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits: