Empowerment-Focused Disability Support Specialist

Kirinari Community Services; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Coaching & reflection

Professional development

Positive Behaviour Support training

Trauma-informed practice

Therapeutic skill-building

Flexible rosters

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to empower participants to live the life they choose through person-centred supports and therapeutic approaches.

You will work within a strengths-based, trauma-informed model focusing on capacity building, meaningful community participation and independent living skills. Join a team committed to dignity, trust and relationship-based supports.

Qualifications

• Understands person-centred and strengths-based practice.
• Able to build genuine and respectful relationships.
• Maintains calm, resilience and emotional intelligence in diverse situations.
• Balances empathy with professional boundaries.
• Committed to participant choice and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to build independence and daily living skills.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
• Promote choice, control and self-determination.
• Facilitate community participation and social connection.
• Support participants to achieve their individual goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Relationship building

Emotional intelligence

Boundaries

Dignity-focused care

Job description

Kirinari Community Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to empower participants to live the life they choose through person-centred supports and therapeutic approaches.

You will work within a strengths-based, trauma-informed model focusing on capacity building, meaningful community participation and independent living skills. Join a team committed to dignity, trust and relationship-based supports.