Youth Disability Support Specialist — Empower & Enable

Melbourne City Mission; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Learning & development

Diversity & inclusion

Safety training (NDIS DHHS)

Time & Attendance device

Job summary

Melbourne City Mission seeks a devoted Disability Support Worker to deliver person-centred services for children and young people with disability in a short-term accommodation respite setting. You will partner with families, carers and therapists to foster wellbeing, independence, and community participation through trauma-informed approaches and behaviour support plans.

Join a values-driven team that emphasises safety, collaboration and quality care, with opportunities for training and career

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed approaches and behaviour support strategies.
• Direct support to children and young people with disability and complex needs.
• Maintain documentation, incident reporting and progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and young people with disability and complex needs.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies and individual plans.
• Support personal care and daily living activities; assist participation in activities and community access.
• Create a safe, engaging and therapeutic home environment.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families and other professionals.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Behaviour support

Direct support

Daily living skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Melbourne City Mission seeks a devoted Disability Support Worker to deliver person-centred services for children and young people with disability in a short-term accommodation respite setting. You will partner with families, carers and therapists to foster wellbeing, independence, and community participation through trauma-informed approaches and behaviour support plans.

Join a values-driven team that emphasises safety, collaboration and quality care, with opportunities for training and career