Therapeutic Support Worker
Core
Provide safe, consistent, and therapeutic care to children and young people with complex trauma, disabilities, and high-risk behaviours in an Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) residential setting.
Role type
Therapeutic Support Worker (Casual)
Builds
Stable, structured, and safe home environments for vulnerable youth
Domain
Child welfare / Mental health / Disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, Behaviour support strategies, Crisis de-escalation, High-risk behaviour management, Documentation, Professional boundaries, Routine implementation
Preferred skills
Resilience, Emotional regulation, Decision-making under pressure
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Actively manage high-risk behaviours and de-escalate incidents, Implement behaviour support plans, Support structured routines and daily living skills, Complete accurate documentation (shift notes, incident reports), Work collaboratively with clinicians and case managers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC