Careers

Shared Living or Individual Living homes are provided for adults who require full time support throughout the metropolitan area. Each home has its own service plan based on the needs of the residents. In addition, each person in the home has their own individual program plan to ensure their personal needs and aspirations are met. 

Job Summary:

• Provide support to people with Autism in their own home (this includes personal care/ cleaning/ recreational
  and emotional support)
• Medication administration
• Household duties
• Administration
• Other duties as directed by the Coordinator

Employment Conditions:

• 3 week rolling roster so that for every 2.5 days worked you get 2.5 days off(including overnights) with
  9 days off at the end of the 3 weeks.
• 6 weeks paid annual leave per year
• Salary package of over $65,000 including salary sacrificing (permanent positions)

The “Family Support & Respite” program assists individuals with Autism to live in a home of their own, or
provides individualised support to families who have a son or daughter with Autism living in the family home.
Assistance is provided in a variety of different ways to meet the specific needs of each family.

Job Summary:

• Provide support to people with Autism and their families in their home and assist them to access the
  community
• Medication administration
• Household duties
• Administration
• Other duties as directed by the Coordinator

Employment is a leading Government funded specialist employment support program for job seekers with
Autism. We currently assist 162 people with autism in job search & open employment, including a number
of enclaves with host employers throughout the metropolitan area.

Job Summary:

• Modelling appropriate workplace behaviour and work ethic.
• Assisting clients to learn the tasks required for the job
• Liaising between the client and the employer to promote positive outcomes.
• Breaking down complex tasks to cater for individuals own learning style
• Using initiative to make suggestions on how a workplace or task may be modified to better cater
  for the clients skills if required.
• Provide transport assistance to and from work if required.
• Assist Employment Coordinators to develop realistic goals for clients.
• Maintain regular support records.

Desirable Criteria

You must be legally entitled to work in Australia and be willing to obtain a police clearance.  In return we
offer a competitive remuneration package and a chance to work in a caring, dedicated organisation
committed to making a difference for people with Autism and their families.