Core
Provide personalized support and act as a social role model to help individuals with psychosocial disabilities, Autism, ABI, and mental health conditions build independence and achieve life goals.
Role type
Support worker / Mentor for individuals with disabilities
Builds
Community integration, daily living skills, social networks, pathways to education and employment
Domain
Disability support / Mental health / Community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, resilience, conflict resolution, mediation, implementation of support plans, daily living skills training
Preferred skills
Experience in mental health, disability, or youth work
Responsibilities
Provide specialised support in accommodations, homes, and community; assist with cooking, cleaning, meal planning, and budgeting; engage in social and recreational activities; implement Individual Support Plans and Behaviour Support Plans; work within 24/7 rotating rosters including overnight shifts
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support role
