DAP Support OfficerEndeavour Foundation is one of Australia's largest employers of people living with disability. Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work. Our purpose is simple - make possibility a reality.About the role:Through the Defence Assistance Program (DAP), our employees support Defence personnel to focus on their core duties. Endeavour Foundation delivers the DAP program in partnership with Defence at ten sites nationally. We directly employ staff in QLD, NSW, SA, NT, and VIC, and we work with service partners to deliver the Defence Assistance Program in ACT and WA. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a DAP Support Officer based at Campbell Park.In this role you will be responsible for:Follow relative legislation and Defence policies and proceduresDraft objective case notes to document and track individual growth, improvement and organisational action in line with NDIS regulationsProviding full supervision, training and support to a team of DAP employeesIdentifying the tasks to be undertaken for each support activityManaging timeframes for delivery of services with Defence personnel using the services at the time a support job is lodgedScheduling DAP Team workloads on a daily basis to ensure administrative and any other support requirements are completed accurately and on timeConsulting and collaborating with Defence personnel, setting quality control standards and ensuring that these standards are maintained at all timesFacilitating the integration of the DAP employees into the Defence workplaces throughout the basesNotifying the National Program Manager of any closures or reduced staffing due to absences of DAP Team membersParticipating in on-the-job training and meetings and comply with Endeavour Foundation's and Defence policies and proceduresWhat you will bring:A positive attitude with the ability to remain calmExperience working with people with a disability preferably in an employment settingDemonstrated experience in coaching individuals and delivering learning opportunities, preferably for those with disabilitySkills and knowledge associated with working within a positive behaviour support framework.Interpersonal and strong communication skills required to develop relationships with team members and stakeholders and deal with issues of a sensitive natureConflict management and negotiation skillsHold a current First Aid and CPR certificateHold a current Class C Drivers LicenceCertificate III or IV in Community Services – Disability Work or Aged Care (desirable)Ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance from the Australian Government & Security Vetting Agency (must be an Australian citizen)Proficiency in using current MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and communication technologies.Why should you join Endeavour Foundation?Salary Packaging Benefits, package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free. Less tax = more take-home pay for you!In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation, etc.)An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family membersDiscounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, whitegoods and appliancesPaid Parental Leave and Salary ContinuanceFree flu vaccinationsHow you can apply:Please note, before commencing with Endeavour Foundation and should you be successful, you will be required to undertake a Defence Baseline Security Clearance.If this is the opportunity for you, click 'Apply' below; we look forward to hearing from you!Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.
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