Forensic & Complex Disability Support - Casual & Flexible

Step As One Disability Services; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hours available

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring and supervision

Health, safety and wellbeing focus

Job summary

Step As One Disability Services is seeking experienced Forensic / Complex Disability Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis. Based in Dandenong VIC, this role covers multiple south-east Melbourne sites including Glen Eira, Monash, Kingston, Bayside, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas.

You will provide specialist support to individuals with disabilities who have involvement with the forensic system or complex needs, including behavioural challenges, to support safety, wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience with complex or challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of forensic/criminal justice context desirable.
• Must hold, or be willing to obtain, First Aid and CPR; valid clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised disability support to clients with complex needs, including those involved with the forensic or criminal justice system.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans that address behavioural, emotional and practical needs.
• Assist clients with daily living activities, personal care and community integration.
• Monitor and report on client progress, maintaining detailed and accurate documentation.
• Support clients in building life skills and independence within safe parameters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including case managers, mental health professionals and legal representatives.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.
• Respond to challenging behaviours with de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches.
• Attend relevant training and professional development to enhance specialist knowledge.
• Uphold confidentiality, dignity and person-centred care principles at all times.

Skills

Disability support

Forensic systems knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR

Working with Children Check

Police clearance

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

Step As One Disability Services is seeking experienced Forensic / Complex Disability Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis. Based in Dandenong VIC, this role covers multiple south-east Melbourne sites including Glen Eira, Monash, Kingston, Bayside, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas.

You will provide specialist support to individuals with disabilities who have involvement with the forensic system or complex needs, including behavioural challenges, to support safety, wellbeing