About Us
Chrysalis Accommodation is the newest addition to The Chrysalis Group.
Chrysalis Accommodation is a registered NDIS provider for SIL, STA and MTA
We are looking for experienced, creative and enthusiastic staff who can work across are programs including doing sleepovers or stay awake shifts in our SIL programs, behaviour support mentoring, intensive interactions and who promote human rights framework for our participants.
About the role
In this role you will be working directly with participants from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and disabilities, verbal and non verbal participants, people who have challenges, learning difficulties or intellectual disability. Your flexibility across a 24/7 roster, building safe relationships in a therapeutic environment.
Skills and Experience
- Certificate 3 or IV in Community Service/Disability Services or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience in the disability or mental health, OOHC, aged care sectors
- Excellent relationship and emotional regulation skills – and a strong understanding of active support, with a commitment to maintaining positive, dignified and respectful relationships with our participants.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally
- Demonstrated ability to calmly de-escalate frustrating situations and work collaboratively with behaviour support teams, and allied health professionals
- Ability to apply understanding of ‘duty of care’ and ‘Ethical’ practices and ‘Human rights framework’ when delivering services for individuals living with disability.
- Demonstrated ability to write or keep accurate medication records, data collection, and general documentation
Why Chrysalis Accommodation – Newcastle, Port Macquarie & Coffs Harbour
Chrysalis Accommodation is a new SIL provider in the Hunter and Mid North Coast.
Our service aims to enrich the lives of others in all areas of care. Everyone has a story, we empower our participants to see their resilience and to connect to their chosen community. We do this with acceptance, to ensure they have their right to dignity and self-determination respected. We provide Positive behaviour and active support training, along zero tolerance, medication management, manual handling and many other training programs. Chrysalis accommodation is a trauma informed provider that aims to reduce the use of restrictive practices and increase the quality of life of people living with disabilities.
If you have the skills, or experience or passion to be successful, we want to hear from you!