Therapeutic Disability Support Specialist

Kirinari Disability Services; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Coaching & reflection

Professional development

Behaviour Support training

Skill-building

Flexible rosters

Job summary

Kirinari Disability Services – Katoomba NSW is seeking Christmas Casual Disability Support Workers to help empower participants in a therapeutic supports model. You will focus on building meaningful relationships, supporting independence and helping participants achieve their goals.

The role emphasizes strengths-based practice, choice, and community participation, with flexible rosters and regular coaching to develop skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• Understand person-centred and strengths-based practice.
• Able to build genuine, respectful relationships with participants.
• Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent in challenging situations.
• Balance empathy with professional boundaries and safety.
• Commitment to participant choice and dignity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Person-centred practice

Strengths-based

Trauma-informed

Relationship building

Emotional intelligence

Professional boundaries

Participant choice

Job description

Kirinari Disability Services – Katoomba NSW is seeking Christmas Casual Disability Support Workers to help empower participants in a therapeutic supports model. You will focus on building meaningful relationships, supporting independence and helping participants achieve their goals.

The role emphasizes strengths-based practice, choice, and community participation, with flexible rosters and regular coaching to develop skills and confidence.