Disability Services Officer

Description

Works in a range of service units to provide care to people with disability and support access to a variety of education, training and welfare services.

Description

Provide care and support services to people with disability and assist them to access and engage with a variety of social, education, training and social welfare services.

Tasks include

• Assesses clients' needs and assists them in planning, implementing and accessing education, training, employment and additional health or welfare programs
• Assists and supports people with disability in all aspects of daily living, including community inclusion, personal care, and building and maintaining independence and interpersonal relationships
• Supports clients to create and work towards their goals, build capacity to make their own decisions and choices, and access services
• Builds relationships in local communities to help promote inclusion and improve the accessibility of services and facilities
• Monitors and reports on the progress of clients