Disability Support Worker – Complex Mental Health Support
Core
Provide person-centred disability support to an individual with complex mental health needs (schizophrenia, psychosocial disability) and physical disabilities (stoma, wheelchair use), including managing behaviours of concern.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Complex Mental Health)
Builds
Supported Independent Living and community participation for NDIS participants
Domain
Disability support / Mental health / NDIS
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Person-centred support, behaviour support strategies, safe mobility and transfers, daily living assistance, community access transport, incident reporting, professional boundaries
Preferred skills
Stoma care training, nursing or medical experience, experience with alcohol and other drug-related challenges
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans, respond to verbal and physical aggression, assist with standing transfers and mobility, transport participant in own vehicle, follow health and safety procedures
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support