Therapeutic Disability Support Practitioner

Kirinari Community Services; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Professional development

Flexible rosters

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers in Queensland to provide person-centred, therapeutic supports. You will help participants build independence, apply Positive Behaviour Support, and promote choice and community participation.

We focus on strengths-based, trauma-informed practice with flexible rosters and ongoing professional development. Applicants must have relevant clearances and a valid Australian driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must understand person-centred and strengths-based practice.
• Ability to build genuine, respectful relationships with participants.
• Demonstrated calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent demeanor.
• Capable of balancing empathy with professional boundaries.
• Committed to participant choice and dignity in all interactions.

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 individual goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Understand person-centred practice

Strengths-based relationships

Calm, resilient mindset

Empathy with boundaries

Respectful, dignified care

Job description

Kirinari Community Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers in Queensland to provide person-centred, therapeutic supports. You will help participants build independence, apply Positive Behaviour Support, and promote choice and community participation.

We focus on strengths-based, trauma-informed practice with flexible rosters and ongoing professional development. Applicants must have relevant clearances and a valid Australian driver's license.