Disability Support Practitioner
Core
Empower young people with disabilities (ages 9–30) to live independently, achieve goals, and thrive through hands-on support, mentorship, and advocacy.
Role type
Disability Support Practitioner (Youth Program)
Builds
Life skills, social skills, job skills, and confidence for clients with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities.
Domain
Disability services / Youth development
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Person-centred care, delivering engaging activities, fostering independence, tracking progress, physical functionality
Preferred skills
Rotating roster flexibility, obtaining NDIS Worker Screening/WWCC/First Aid & CPR
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support clients in school leaver employment, social clubs, university/TAFE, and work experience; deliver 1:1 or group activities; encourage independence and wellbeing.
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior