Who are we? Kurrajong have worked for over 65 years helping people with disability achieve their goals and live a life of their choice in open, accessible and inclusive communities in the Riverina Murray region.
Today, we are a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider and not-for-profit.
About the Opportunity We have a number of exciting opportunities for Community Support Workers to join our Lifestyle Choices team in Wagga Wagga.
These positions are casual to cover planned and at short notice unplanned absences, therefore flexible availability is highly desirable.
Lifestyle Choices operating hours are between 7:30am and 6:30pm from Monday through to Friday.
Due to current service needs we're particularly interested to hear from males with lived or working experience supporting people with disability for these opportunities.
Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices is a day service operating out of Hildasid Farm.
Hildasid has a range of facilities enjoyed by our staff and clients alike, such as an art room, fully equipped kitchen, bike and walking tracks, drama room and accompanying performance stage.
Outside of the numerous activities Hildasid offers our clients, you may find yourself going out into the community to actively participate in swimming or to visit one of Wagga's many attractions.
As a Community Support Worker, you'll be responsible for providing a quality service to support the individual needs of our clients.
This includes:
Foster an environment that empowers people with disability and promotes community integrationProvide support to our clients to achieve their goals in the areas of volunteer work, communication, creative expression, living skills, community participation and sport and recreationResearch, develop and implement activities where our clients can participate and develop their skillsImportantly, you must demonstrate a real desire to work with people living with disability and have a sound understanding of how to best assist them to live a life of their choice.
What's in it for you? At Kurrajong, our goal is to be the best disability services provider – both for clients and our staff.
Our people are at the centre of our business, so we are happy to reward staff with the following:
Generous remunerationAccess to paid parental leave (After working 2 years in a permanent role)Structured orientation and trainingStaff wellbeing program including EAP accessPay Rate This position is remunerated at a casual hourly rate of $41.77 per hour.
Interested in Applying? To learn more about the opportunity please contact Lifestyle Choices Manager Caz Eckersall 0427 293 085 or email ******.
To download a copy of the position description please visit: kurrajong.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PD-LCWCSW.pdf.
Applications will close 5pm, Friday 10th January 2025.
Apply by providing a current resume and cover letter addressing why you would like to be considered for the role via our website www.kurrajong.com.au/careers.
All applicants must have or be eligible to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW Working with Children Check. Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce We are an EEO employer.
Kurrajong does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political views, socioeconomic status or any other protected attributes under Australian legislation.
We believe each person's uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do. Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all.
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