Making a real difference to someone's life
St John of God Accord exists to make a difference and provide the best support possible to people with a disability. Our tailored support programs focus on the individuals’ needs. There is no stopping how far we can go and how quickly dreams can become reality. A group of our clients recently returned from the trip of a lifetime, Disneyland, Graceland, Las Vegas and Hawaii. So keeping that in mind, the possibilities are endless. You too can contribute to someone else's life and help them confront their challenges as we all confront our own.
Ensuring people have the ability to make real choices
As a team member you will add much value to our specialised support programs, enabling greater engagement with the community. Making an impact on the way people experience life is rewarding to say the least.
Employment of Choice for Women
St John of God Health Care has been named an Employer of Choice for Women for the seventh consecutive year in recognition of policies and initiatives supporting its predominantly female work force.
A recent initiative helping women was a group wide policy, approved in late 2007, to provide all staff at St John of God Accord with flexible working options, including job sharing, part time work, purchased leave, deferred salary, compressed time, remote access and phased retirement. This recognises the benefit to both us and our caregivers of strategies enabling people to manage and balance their professional and personal responsibilities.
Salary Packaging Benefits
Salary Packaging with McMillan Shakespeare enables St John of God Accord employees to direct their pre-tax income towards benefits such as a novated lease, superannuation, mortgage repayments or personal loans to reduce their PAYG (Pay As You Go) tax and increase their disposable income.
If any of these benefits appeal to you then we have a career opportunity for you that fosters your potential and can assist St John of God Accord in becoming the best service there is? Our 350+ professional direct support professionals welcome you to join their inspired teams. If your work ethics sit well with our mission, to maximise opportunities for people with a disability and improve their quality of life through cohesion and ability and respect, we are ready to hear from you.
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St John of God Accord recognises that attracting, developing and retaining talented people aligned with our values, is crucial to achieving our vision. To ensure we achieve this, all teams and individuals are encouraged to follow the mission and values that underpin our services. Only through cohesion, open communication and respect of fellow workers and the individuals we support, can we really make a difference comparative to other service operators.
We depend on our teams completely, as they are at the front line of our services. They have an undeniably important role to play - whether it be as a direct care workers, cleaners, instructors, facilitators, team leaders, program coordinators, managers or the Chief Executive Officer. Day in - day out, our teams contribute positively to the quality of life for others. Care, compassion, dedication and generosity is ever present in our staff and volunteers.
Ms. Jacqui Markides
Human Resources Manager
St John of God Accord
PO Box 151
Mooroolbark VIC 3138
Phone: (03) 9727 7015
Email: jmarkides@st.johnofgod.org.au
ALL positions advertised below are open as from July 17,2008. Closing dates TBA.
Team Leaders | Disability Support Workers | Instructor Band 1 | Instructor Band 2 | Instructor Band 3 | Independent Living Skills Workers | OH&S Manager
FT - Full Time / PT - Part Time / C - Casual
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Accommodation service (East and Northern area) |
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FT |
The role of the Team Leader is to support the values and behaviour that contribute to the successful operation of Accord at the Accommodation / Service level. Team leaders are to assist with the development of person centered plans and work closely with Positive Behaviour Support. Team leaders are to facilitate change and drive continuous improvement whilst integrating the work of al team members to best meet client needs based on person centeredness and the Accord quality Framework.
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Accommodation service (East and Northern area) |
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FT / PT / C |
Support Workers / Professionals play an important role in assisting a person or group of people with a disability to successfully carry out day to day activities; maintain the best possible state of physical and emotional well-being; form and maintain a fairly close and respectful relationship with family members, social groups and community groups related to the individual being supported. Support tasks also include managing the financial status of the person they support. This role can be one on one with an individual or supporting a group of individuals. At Accord our support is all about growth and or support towards independent living.
For a Position Description, please email the Accord HR Manager.
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Day service (East and Northern area) |
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FT / PT / C |
The Disability Educator Band 1 duties include assisting one or more educators who work with adults with a disability to participate in day service activities and programs. In a team environment, the incumbent will contribute to developing programs and activity outlines and assist in the implementation of individual service plans and personalised service arrangements as specified in people's life style plans. The Disability Educator Band 1 (or Instructor Band 1) will be encouraged to undertake relevant training or study, particularly Certificate IV in Disability Studies. This is an entry level position in a Support Worker/ Trainee capacity.
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Day service (East and Northern area) |
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FT / PT / C |
Band 2 staff are placed within the organsiation to not only run programs and schedule activities proactively and effectively but also guide Band 1 Instructors as they will be working alongside them frequently. Band 2s are in place to help Band 1s or entry level staff learn the ropes of the role as a support worker. Certificate IV in Disability Studies is a must for Band 2 Instructors. Experience in the field with evidence of successful initiatives is also preferred.
For a Position Description, please email the Accord HR Manager.
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Day service (East and Northern area) |
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FT / PT / C |
Under the current EBA this role involves the supervision of staff and includes the ability and skills to design programs. The minimum qualification for this role is a Diploma in Disability Studies. Very similar to the Team Leader role, Instructors at Band 3 level must have and maintain strong awareness of service experts on which they can call upon to resolve day to day issues. Positive Behaviour Support teams, Accommodation Managers and Client Service Facilitators will be the Instructor's closest point of call at Accord.
For a Position Description, please email the Accord HR Manager.
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Outreach service (East and Northern area) |
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FT / PT / C |
The correct EBA and title for this position is yet to be made official. However, there is a strong need to fill various positions in this service area, from full-time to part-time and casual support. Certificate IV in Disability Studies is crucial to any role undertaken in any Accord Outreach program or service. Experience as a Community or Disability Support Worker is also vital to ensure applicants have a strong understanding about the position and how it plays out in the running and scheduling of our Outreach programs. Applicants must be able to devise, implement and evaluate personalised support arrangements for the individuals they support. Your ability to empower people in assisting themselves in further developing their independence in some of the following (but not limited to); accommodation, cooking, household management, shopping, money and time management, self-advocacy, self-awareness, independent travel, presentation, community involvement and more.
For a Position Description, please email the Accord HR Manager.
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Corporate Service Division / Capacity |
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FT |
Take on a role that commands and sustains a strong culture of continuous improvement and best practice in line with statutory quality frameworks for disability services. Your role will drive improvements that can make a real difference to the quality of life for the people we support. An excellent salary package relevant to qualifications and experience will be offered. The location requires travel between Greensborough and/or Mooroolbark (Ringwood from late 2008) and the north/west and eastern metro travel will be required. A full outline of the Key Selection Criteria and tasks outlined for the role can be obtained from the HR Manager.
A full Position description is available here
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YES Personnel (Ringwood) |
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FT |
YES Personnel is an 5 star accredited employment agency for people with a disability. We provide employment options and support people who are disadvantaged or who have a disability.
If you are searching for a community based organisation focussed on placing people who are disadvantaged or have a disability into open employment, then this Case Worker role could be the career option built for you.
Applicants should be mature, genuine, open minded with suitable skillls and attributes. Being positive, committed but also flexible is essential to successfully grow in the YES team environment. Being able to relate to people of varying backgrounds and knowing how to build on people’s strengths and networking abilities is undoubtedly crucial.
Basic computer literacy is required as are outstanding time management skills.Only proactive and motivated inidividuals should grab this opportunity and apply. We offer a friendly and supportive work environment, CETTS Award conditions and salary sacrifice.
A full position description is available here. Otherwise please contact Julie 9879 5011 or you can reach her via email jhiggins@st.johnofgod.org.au.
Applications close 20th August 2008
Once you receive the relevant position description please refer to it carefully to give yourself the best possible opportunity to present your suitability to your career of choice and Accord's values and mission. Becoming a short listed applicant and being offered an interview to discuss your application will depend on how appropriate your skills and qualifications match the role you are applying for and how well you have responded to any Key Selection Criteria (if required).
If you wish to submit your resume, please do not hesitate to apply on line or email your details directly to the HR Manager.
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