Mentor / Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred support to participants with psychosocial disabilities, Autism, ABI, and mental health conditions to build independence and achieve personal goals.
Role type
Support Worker (SIL and Community Participation)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL) services and Community Participation (CP) programs
Domain
Disability support and mental health services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, patience, non-judgemental attitude, resilience, communication, reliability, adaptability, initiative, respect for individual choices
Preferred skills
Experience in disability, mental health, psychosocial support, youth work, or community services
Responsibilities
Assist participants with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting), support access to community activities and appointments, encourage independence and self-determination, follow Individual Support Plans and Behaviour Support Plans, maintain accurate records, build relationships with participants and families
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support role