Disability Youth Support Workers – Urgent!
Core
Provide person-centred support and crisis intervention for youth with complex disabilities and behavioral challenges.
Role type
Senior IC disability youth support worker
Builds
Safe, supportive environments for youth with attachment disorders and trauma
Domain
Disability services / Mental health / Community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation of aggressive and sexualized behaviors, Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Mentoring youth with attachment issues, Person-centred support, Physical fitness, High-stress environment management
Preferred skills
Experience with ASD, FASD, RAD, epilepsy, Certificate III in Disability or Community Service
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
De-escalate aggressive and sexualized behaviors, Mentor youth with attachment issues and trauma, Provide person-centred support to clients with complex conditions, Manage behavioral challenges including absconding and property damage, Ensure safety in high-stress environments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC