BLACKHEATH AREA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position
COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Office location
Community Access Service
110 Wentworth Street, Blackheath, NSW 2785
BANC Central office
location
Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre Inc (BANC).
Accountability and
reporting
This position reports to Program Coordinators and then to the CAS
Manager. BANC operates on a governance model of management in which
all operational decisions are made by the BANC Manager, subject to the
policies, principles, strategic objectives and budget parameters established
by the Management Committee.
Directly supervises
Nil
Internal liaisons
CAS Support Workers, CAS program Coordinators, CAS manager
External liaisons
Community members and facilities staff
Conditions of
employment
SCHCADS Award Level 2
Position duration
Casual. Hours dependent on service requirements.
Organisation context
Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre is a multipurpose neighbourhood
centre servicing the Upper Blue Mountains areas of Blackheath, Medlow
Bath, Shipley, Megalong, Mt Victoria and Mt Wilson. BANC values are
Inclusiveness; Sustainability and Equity and Social Justice.
Gardiner Crescent, Blackheath NSW 2785
The Community Access Service is a sub-program of BANC specialising in
providing day programs for people with disabilities and people with mental
health issues. CAS has a broader geographical area of coverage than BANC,
drawing from the wider Blue Mountains and Lithgow areas as well as from
the Western Sydney region.
Position objectives
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To ensure that people who are accessing these Projects
receive a quality service.
That staff, Management and Client interact in a mature and
respectful manner.
That all clients get the opportunity to access their
community.
That clients develop and maintain interaction with peer
groups.
To assist clients to develop the skills necessary for
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interaction in their community.
To assist clients to maximise their independence.
To assist clients to develop and maintain good self-esteem.
To empower clients to make informed choices.
Judgment and
decision making
This position, receives support and advice from the program coordinators,
and requires the ability to provide support to people in line with their
person centered plans.
Interpersonal skills
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Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to develop positive working relationships with stakeholders
including staff, service participants and service partners
a) Adhere to the Disability Services Act NSW (1993)
b) Recognise the Dignity of Risk and the least restrictive alternative for
clients, while meeting staff Duty of Care responsibilities
c) Provide support to recreation, leisure, living skills programmes
d) Contribute to the identification of the participant’s needs, interests,
and goals, and in the assessment of living skills needs
e) Complete client and centre documentation and baseline data as
directed by program Coordinators.
f) Prepare for, and support clients to participate in activities either in a
group setting or on an individual 1 to 1 basis. .
g) Transport clients in any one of BANC’s vehicles as required,
including transferring clients into vehicles with wheelchair hoist
where necessary
h) Administer medication to clients as required
i) Assist with personal care where necessary and required
j) Contribute to the team environment at BANC and its overall aims
k) Collect and make available relevant data on recreation, leisure
activities and programmes
l) Attend and contribute to Staff Meetings as directed
m) Read relevant minutes and memorandums
n) Adhere to BANC’s financial policies and procedures
o) Maintain BANC resources within the guidelines of its policies and
procedures.
p) Use BANC vehicles by following its vehicle procedures
q) Promote all projects and activities of BANC
r) Any other relevant duties as directed by the Program Co-ordinator
and/ or Community Access Service Manager
Position
responsibilities
Key selection criteria
1. Minimum Certificate 3 in Mental Health, Disability or higher
qualification, or extensive experience working with people who have a
disability and/or mental health issues.
2. Ability to work as a member of a team.
3. An understanding of the challenges faced by people with disability and
people with mental health issues, both on a personal and broader
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community level.
4. Ability to support activities which promote skills development and
provide meaningful linkages with the wider community.
5. Strong commitment to advocacy
6. Current drivers licence
7. Current resume and contact details of two referees
8. Current First Aid Certificate.
Other selection
criteria
1. Qualifications in community welfare, disability, mental health or a
related field.
2. Special interest or skills in sports or arts.
Date of review
14 May 2014
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