Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide 24/7 in-home and community support to individuals with complex mental health and disability needs, including those with psychosocial disabilities and challenging behaviours.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Builds
Independent living skills, community engagement, and goal achievement for participants
Domain
Mental health and disability services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Positive Behaviour Support implementation, daily living assistance, community activity facilitation, trauma-informed care, safety and privacy management, case note documentation, administrative reporting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Disability Act 2006, understanding of strengths-based and person-centred practice
Technologies
Client management systems
Responsibilities
Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans, assist with personal daily tasks, support community and social engagement, collaborate with allied health professionals, conduct team meetings and debriefing, complete case notes and incident reports
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, requires relevant experience