About the role: The Disability Support Worker sits within the MacKillop Rural Community Services (MRCS) unit which provide family support, supported playgroups, parenting and early childhood education, counselling and support to young people who are vulnerable and at risk of homelessness, in-home accommodation support to adults with a disability, and early childhood intervention to children with a disability. The purpose of the Disability Support Worker is to provide support and assistance to NDIS participants to help them reach their potential, improve their quality of life and independence through the provision of a range of living skills, community participation and capacity building activities. The service is offered to NDIS participants living in Balranald and surrounding communities. The primary objective of the role is to enhance the lives of the participants, improve their level of independence, and integration into the community by assisting them in achieving the goals set out in their personal NDIS plans. The service does this by: - Assisting the participants to develop life skills - Coaching and prompting participants to build their capacity in everyday life - Supporting participants to access regular social, leisure and community participation activities This is a Casual opportunity based in Balranald NSW within our Balranald Disability Services Program. The position reports to the Team Leader. Key Selection Criteria: To be successful in this role, you will have: Relevant experience working in disability, welfare or aged care sector or relevant field with appropriate transferrable skills. A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families Ability to work as a team player within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to support people with challenging or complex behaviours For more information, please contact: Patricia Simpson at trish.simpsonmackillop.org.au or on 0409 448 627 Our offer: Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay) Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees. Remote Area Salary Packaging benefits: Factsheet viewable here : Employees who live and work in an area classified as ‘Remote’ by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may be eligible to salary package the cost of: Rent Mortgage Interest, Residential utilities Holiday transport Property purchase You must have a: Valid and current Driver’s Licence; Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop); Valid Employee Working with Children Check; Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application. Our Commitment: MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.