Youth Disability Workers – Start ASAP!
Core
Provide daily living, health, and behavioural support to a young male participant with complex disabilities (Autism Level 3, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, ODD, GAD, CMT) to build independence and community engagement.
Role type
Individual Disability Support Worker (Youth)
Builds
Personal independence, community participation, and daily living skills for a single participant
Domain
Disability support / Mental health / Youth services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Behaviour support strategies, medication administration, personal care assistance, meal preparation, community access support, emotional regulation support, trauma-informed practices, clear communication, physical stamina
Preferred skills
Experience with high-intensity disability services, knowledge of NDIS frameworks, ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
Technologies
NDIS frameworks, Behaviour Support Plans
Responsibilities
Support daily living activities and household routines; assist with community access, appointments, and social engagement; administer and monitor medication; support meal planning and cooking; implement behaviour support strategies during distress; maintain safe and organised living environment; build rapport through person-centred interactions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC