Summary

As a Disability Support Worker, you have the opportunity to support
people with a disability to gain their independence and be active in the
community.

The Company

OC Connections is one of Victoria’s most trusted disability support
services, providing our participants, family and friends with information and
support.

We support people to live a life they choose within a society that
values individuals for who they are, respects their rights and encourages
participation in everyday life.

OC Connections has been providing services to people with an
intellectual disability since 1950. We advocate for ‘my life, my choice’ and
provide rewarding opportunities that support people to achieve this.

The Role

As a member of the Day Service Independence team, the Disability Support
Worker is responsible for connecting people we support into the Lifestyle
program based on their individual interests and assist them to work towards
achieving their dreams and goals and supporting to be included in their
communities of choice.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting individuals to participate actively in their daily routines
  and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, personal shopping.
• Provide the minimum support required for them to be able to successfully
  complete any task using an active support model.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An entry level qualification of Certificate III in Disability or
  equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
• Well-developed communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and
  numerical skills
• A positive attitude
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Computer literate
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence
• Able to commit to
  working a minimum of three days a week

Please note that as per Government mandate, only fully vaccinated staff
may work within the Disability Support sector and only candidates who provide a
Covid 19 Digital Certificate will be able to progress through our recruitment
process.

Our Values

So that we can provide participants with choices they value, we create
meaningful opportunities that bring direction and purpose to their lives and
enable individuals to achieve lifelong goals and dreams. Our core values that
enable us to truly make a difference are:

Choice

Opportunity

Respect

Equality

In return for your skills and enthusiastic commitment you will have an
opportunity to work with an organisation that makes a difference in the lives
of more than 500 adults in Day Support, Community Living and Support
Coordination.

To apply

Please forward your cover letter explaining why you want to work for OC
Connections and what key strengths and abilities you can bring to us, with an
updated, relevant resume to [email protected] or by selecting
‘Apply for this job’.