The HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations supporting at-risk young people, people with disability, and people seeking personal wellbeing and independence. Since its inception in 2008, HYPAR Group has grown into three core service providers, HYPAR, HYPAR Residential Care, and our outdoor mentorship service HYPAR WILD.

HYPAR provides Mentoring, Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Disability Support services for males across Greater Brisbane and the surrounding South East Queensland region. We are a male-to-male service and adapt and tailor each service to meet the needs, capacity, interests and goals of each individual. Benefits of accessing our services include increased independence, capacity, self-care, social interaction and personal wellbeing.

HYPAR core values include; Relationships, Valuing People, Encouragement, Leadership and Reflection.

For further information about our organisation please visit our website www.hypar.com.au.

About the role...

Be a positive role model to our participants in a supportive and caring environment, building a relationship based on HYPAR’s core values. Be compassionate, patient and understanding, supporting our participants to meet their goals.

A day in the role of our Support Workers/Mentors will include:

• Working autonomously to provide support to our participants to help maintain and improve their level of independence. This may include community participation, skill building and relationship building to name a few
• Planning, assisting and engaging in suitable activities with our participants
• Encourage our participants to make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services
• Engage in domestic duties such as, but not limited to; house cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, budgeting, shopping etc
• Providing mental health support work within a therapeutic framework to deliver quality care
• Complete case notes per shift, administration tasks and incident reports

Positions are available in Logan, Marsden and Redbank Plains locations.

About you…

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional emotional intelligence, demonstrating initiative and flexibility and be able to build strong relationships with our participants
• Desire to be a part of a dedicated team that also share the same focus-driven outcomes
• The ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations
• Strong professional boundaries
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal and are proficient in the use of smart phones/computers.
• The drive to do meaningful work that improves the lives of our participants
• Ability to work a flexible roster, available across morning, evening and weekend shifts.

You will also be required to have or be willing to obtain:

• Disability Support Work or industry relevant experience - Highly Regarded
• A Traffic History Report (Must cover 10 years of driving history)
• Paid Blue Card
• Paid NDIS Disability Worker Screening (or valid yellow card)
• Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)
• Have access to a registered vehicle and full comprehensive insurance
• Open QLD Drivers Licence (International and P-Plate Licences will not be accepted)
• A working android or apple smartphone

Please ensure you meet ALL the minimum requirements above before applying.

Benefits of Working at HYPAR

• Career and remuneration growth through various internal training courses
• Refer-a-mate incentive program
• Flexible workplace with casual roles and close-to-home work options to promote work/life balance
• HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people
• EAP Service available 24/7
• Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team, with on-call supervisors available 24/7
• Perform meaningful work and create a positive difference in the lives of our young people

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note that HYPAR Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing and has a zero tolerance policy.

It is a genuine occupation requirement that the position is held by a male, and the exemption in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 applies.