Autism Community Support Worker

TIFA Support Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TIFA Support Services in Melbourne is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist a 30-year-old male participant with autism. The role focuses on social and community participation, helping him explore interests, enjoy activities and build meaningful connections.

We value kindness, patience, reliability, and the ability to build rapport. Experience with autism is highly regarded, and we welcome applicants who share our values and are willing to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism is highly regarded.
• Able to communicate in a way that respects individual preferences and routines.
• Willingness to learn and engage with new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support him to take part in community activities of his choosing.
• Encourage social connections and opportunities to explore his interests.
• Plan outings together, respecting his preferences and pace.
• Provide patient, consistent support that responds to his communication needs.
• Encourage independence while respecting his choices.
• Maintain clear and accurate shift notes.

Job description

TIFA Support Services is seeking a kind, understanding and reliable Disability Support Worker to support a 30-year-old male participant with autism.

The role focuses on social and community participation, helping him explore his interests, enjoy activities and build meaningful connections. He would prefer someone around his own age who can relate to his interests and build a comfortable, genuine rapport.

Your responsibilities

Support him to take part in community activities of his choosing.

Encourage social connections and opportunities to explore his interests.

Plan outings together, respecting his preferences and pace.

Provide patient, consistent support that responds to his communication needs.

Encourage independence while respecting his choices.

Maintain clear and accurate shift notes.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

Kind, patient and understanding.

Passionate about helping people participate in their community.

Reliable, consistent and committed to building an ongoing working relationship.

Sociable and able to build rapport naturally.

Respectful of individual preferences, routines and communication styles.

Experience supporting people with autism is highly regarded. We also welcome applications from candidates with the right values and a willingness to learn.

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