Friday, 2 February 2024 4:00 pm Friday, 1 March 2024 5:00 pm Motueka or Nelson (map) Google Calendar ICS Job description Community Support Worker Application form Community Support Worker Hours: Casual Are you ready to make a difference in the community while supporting educational input which fosters the childs/childrens development, learning and inclusion? We invite you to be a part of our dynamic team at CCS Disability Action, where you can contribute to an organisation dedicated to creating positive change. Job specific information This role offers you an exciting opportunity to become involved in organisation making a difference in the community. The Community Support Worker is responsible for ensuring that disabled people can live in their own homes and participate in their own community by accessing opportunities of their choosing as detailed in their Personal Plan.

The support provided will promote confidence, skill building, independence, quality of life and inclusion within the family / whnau and the wider community. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the not-for-profit sector, we will provide you with the training, resources, and development you need to apply your skillsets and knowledge to thrive in this role.

About the role: Facilitate and ensure disabled people have the ability to reach their identified goals in an enabling, culturally respectful and unobtrusive manner. Drive creative, flexible, and responsive service delivery based on the needs of the disabled person and in line with CCS Disability Actions values and mandates. Support disabled people in making their own decisions and participate to the best of their ability within their own communities.

Provide empowering, competent, and respectful support consistent with the cultural values of the individual, and his or her whnau. Provide support which encourages and facilitates the individuals inclusion in their family / whnau and wider community. Why join us: We have a positive workplace culture that places value on employee wellbeing and work life balance.

As such, we have a range of initiatives for our employees including: We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and offer a day of paid annual wellness leave. Enjoy a range of discounted services and products through our staff benefits program. Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free external counselling service.

Leave work feeling like you have made a positive impact in the community. About you: The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge: Experience in a service delivery organisation. Understanding of the disability sector and ability to relate to disabled people in a positive affirming manner.

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