Momentum Community Connections

27/01/2025

Liz having a great time. 😊

21/02/2022

ABOUT THE POSITION:

********Must be able to support and meet the needs of NDIS participants who identify as LGBTIQ and their families through lived experience*****

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for delivering support services aimed at enhancing the living, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

ABOUT US:

Momentum Community Connections exists to encourage participation, promote inclusiveness, and create community connections by providing a wide range of support services and programs to Victorians aged between the ages of 17 and 65 living with disability to lead an independent and happy life.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Provide assistance with households as outlined in the participants plan and encourage them to participate in those tasks actively.
-Provide assistance with community participation for our participants to reach their goals and objectives.
-Provide support that will enable participants to actively engage in the community or in any daily personal activities of their own choice and interest
-Create a safe, enjoyable and creative environment at all times
-Maintain an environment which promotes participants decision making skills and contribute to their personal growth
-Show empathy and respect for the dignity, rights, and care of all the participants
-Actively always engage with participants
- Administrative duties

Skills and Mandatory Requirements
-Must be vaccinated against COVID 19
• NDIS Screening Check
• WWCC
• Driver’s License
• Reliable insured vehicle
• Smart phone

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